Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles
III.B Regional Profiles: The Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee was divided into 6 Regions for the Planning Update process. These regions were developed to ease travel times for meetings and to foster existing relationships between municipalities. The Planning Regions are shown on the following map.
III.B1: Information Collected for Each Municipality: a) Hazards: Each Region met 4 times between January and June of 2013 in order to collect data and share concerns about hazards and potential mitigation strategies. The initial meetings in January of 2013 were dedicated to identifying and profiling hazards of concern. A summary of the Hazards of Concern collected across the Regions is shown in the Table III.B.1 below. The Table is divided into two parts. In the upper portion, we are showing the Very High and High concern levels for both natural and other hazards as ranked by the Regions. Natural Hazards are shown in blue. In the lower portion of the Table, we are showing only the ranking for the Natural Hazards of Concern.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Top 10 Hazards of Concern in Oneida County From Modified HAZNY in Oneida County HMPC Regions January -February 2013
Hazard Score Percentage Rank Concern Water Supply Contamination 521 100 1 Severe Storm 509 97.69673704 2 Ice Storm 500 95.96928983 3 Very High Tornado 488 93.66602687 4 Flood 482 92.51439539 5 Winter Storm (Severe) 470 90.21113244 6 Utility Failure 457 87.7159309 7 Hazardous Materials In Transit 451 86.56429942 8 Radiological In transit 451 86.56429942 9 Extreme Temperatures 447 85.79654511 10 High Dam Failure 442 84.83685221 11 Earthquake 439 84.26103647 12 Drought 428 82.14971209 13 Fire 416 79.84644914 14
Top 10 Natural Hazards of Concern From Modified HAZNY in Oneida County HMPC Regions January -February 2013
Hazard Score Rank Severe Storm 509 1 Ice Storm 500 2 Tornado 488 3 Flood 482 4 Winter Storm (Severe) 470 5 Extreme Temperatures 447 6 Earthquake 439 7 Drought 428 8 Ice Jam 406 9 Epidemic 404 10 Hurricane 398 11 Wildfire 266 12 Landslide 252 13 Tsunami/Wave Action 153 14 Air Contamination 151 15 Blight 148 16 Infestation 129 17 Avalanche 0 18 Page 2 of 115
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b) Census Data: The 2010 Census was utilized extensively for the development of the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan for Oneida County. The Census information was used to identify vulnerable populations based on age, language skills and economic conditions. In addition, the Census information also supports documentation regarding land use including population density (persons per square mile). All of this information was added to GIS shapefiles to enable the creation of maps to convey relevant information visually about a municipality's population. The summary of Census information for each municipality is shown in Table III.B.2 which is sorted by Region.
c) Land Use Information: The 2012 and 2013 Tax Parcel information from the Oneida County Department Finance and the Oneida County Department of Planning was essential to understanding and summarizing the land uses for each municipality in the county. The Property Class Codes (See Appendix II-5) provide insight into the current land use by designating parcels as agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, forested, etc. In addition, the GIS shapefiles for the parcel data includes a field describing the date that the parcel was created. This allowed us to isolate parcels that had been created between 2007 and 2013. By utilizing the Property Class Codes, we were also able to readily view the type of land use associated with the new parcels. Land use in each municipality is summarized on Table III.B.3. Table III.B.4 shows a summary of the new development for each municipality. This table also includes the number and type of Critical Facilities that are located within each municipality's floodzone. Please also see the attached Regional Land Use Maps in each Region's section of the Plan.
d) Floodzones: An additional source of information for the community profiles was the newly created floodzones and Special Flood Hazard Areas by the RAMPP team assembled for Oneida County. This GIS shapefile was overlain by the County tax parcel records and allowed for a visual synopsis of the location and type of existing and new development within flood hazard areas. Please see Table III.B.4 for a summary of the number of parcels located within the updated flood hazard areas. Floodzones for each municipality within each Region are displayed on the Regional Map A in each section.
e) Critical Facilities: The presence of Critical Facilities was also accounted for in each community in the County. To that end, the Property Class Codes from the Parcel layer created for Oneida County provides ample information about the Critical and Vulnerable Facilities located in floodzones. Please see Table III.B.4 for a summary of the type and location of critical facilities including Wastewater Treatment Plants Water Filtration facilities Senior Housing Schools Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks Apartment Complexes Municipal Highway and DPW facilities
f) Existing Plans: Table III.B.5 provides a summary of the types of plans and regulations that each community is utilizing for land use decisions. These include Comprehensive Plans which are also sometimes called Master Plans, Emergency Plans, Zoning, and Floodzone regulations.
III.B.2: Regional Commonalities: The following topics affect multiple communities in the Planning Regions so are described here in detail and mentioned as notes in the Community Profiles section. These topics include: Stormwater and the MS4s
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles The Tug Hill Region, and The County Shared Services Agreement Severe storm damages from late June and early July of 2013 NYS Stream Management Initiative
a) Stormwater and MS4 communities: As indicated in Part II of the HMP, the MS4 program affects several communities in Oneida County including: Kirkland and Clinton Deerfield Marcy New Hartford Town and Village Paris Utica Whitestown including Whitesboro, Oriskany, Yorkville and New York Mills.
The MS4 program is regulated nationally by the EPA, and State-wide by the DEC who regulates the MS4 program activities in the aforementioned municipalities. The MS4 program covers erosion, sediment and stormwater runoff from new construction within their municipal boundaries as well as stormwater quality in the designated MS4 boundaries within the municipality. Many of these communities struggle year-round with flooding caused by stormwater runoff from developed lands. These runoff events occur even when storms are not considered to be severe. In addition to the damages that flooding causes due to quantity, flooding is also frequently a crisis of water quality due to the uncontrolled introduction of a wide variety of contaminants. Therefore, the management of stormwater runoff from developed and developing lands is a crucial part of mitigating severe storms and flooding as well as water supply contamination.
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b) Tug Hill Plateau Region: the Tug Hill Plateau is a ubiquitous land feature in Upstate New York counties including the northern portion of Oneida County. Therefore, several communities in Oneida County are considered part of the Tug Hill Region. A good description of the natural features found in the Tug Hill Region was described on the Visit Tug Hill website at http://visittughill.com/. According to the site, " The Tug Hill region is located roughly in the triangle formed by Watertown, Rome, and Syracuse. It encompasses approximately 2000 square miles. The area is relatively flat compared to other areas in New York State. The most outstanding characteristic of the Tug Hill region is its undeveloped state. There are some small, scattered hamlets and villages along the outer edges of the region, but the core area is heavily forested and relatively unpopulated. The area, because of its landform and location east of Lake Ontario, has the perfect conditions for lake effect snowstorms. These storms are responsible for the majority of the 200-300 inches of snow which fall each year, turning the region into a winter wonderland. The heavy snowfall is one of Tug Hill’s greatest recreational assets. The region is also home to a variety of fish and wildlife. This, along with the vast areas of forested land, numerous rivers and streams, and heavy snowfall make this area prime for many recreational activities including cross-country skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and canoeing." According to the NYSDEC (http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8066.html), "Tug Hill's greatest asset is its abundant snowfall. The elevation and position with respect to Lake Ontario results in an average annual snowfall in excess of 200 inches - the heaviest snowfall east of the Rockies. It is no coincidence that the greatest snowfall also occurs across the highest elevations to the lee side of the lake. The higher topography tends to enhance snowfall rates by providing additional lift as the air crosses the region. Winter recreation activities are a big draw to this area. Snowmobile enthusiasts and cross-country skiers frequent the 46-Corners Unit. The users benefit from the 19.6 miles of
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles unplowed town roads and snowmobile trails that are located here." Therefore, it is no surprise to residents of the Tug Hill region that Winter means heavy snowfall. Storms that may shut down other communities are commonplace in this region and residents have adapted to the conditions. Communities that are in the Tug Hill Region are identified in their Community Profiles.
c) Severe Storm and Flooding Events: In late June and early July of 2013, multiple communities in Oneida County were affected by approximately 6 inches of rain on already saturated soils in the early morning hours. Many residents awoke to find bridges washed out, roads impassable and several inches of water in their homes and businesses. Meanwhile, many municipal officials didn't sleep at all instead keeping close track of the damages caused by the unprecedented volume of water in their communities. The bulk of the damage in Oneida County, later declared a disaster by the Governor and the President, was located south of the Thruway. A "No un-necessary travel" advisory was issued for the southern portion of the County. Residents of two mobile home parks had to be evacuated. Businesses in the Big Apple Plaza in the Town of New Hartford were devastated by the flooding of Mud Creek in the Jay K property. A motorist was stranded on Norton Avenue in Kirkland when she exited her vehicle amid rising Oriskany waters. Clinton residents in the St. Mary's Brook watershed, a tributary of the Oriskany, had been inundated only days before and had to face additional damages caused by torrential rains and flooding. A local maple syrup producer experienced severe flooding in his home and shop when the St. Mary's Brook overwhelmed the culverts on his street. Major streambank erosion was evident in all streams from Vernon to Paris and from Bridgewater to Whitesboro. In Whitesboro, the school was flooded again. Worse was the damage to the properties on Gardener Street where severe repetitive damages are documented. The flooding and severe storm mitigation strategies that are found in this plan's update are largely due to this storm event. However, damages from Irene and Lee still linger throughout the County.
d) NYS Stream Management Initiative: In response to the severe storms in late June and early July of 2013, NYS has initiated a Water Basin Assessment for Herkimer, Oneida and Montgomery Counties. To that end, the firm Milone & MacBroom, Inc. (MMI) has been retained by the NY DOT through a sub-consultant agreement. In October of 2013, MMI held a series of information-gathering meetings on flood problems and mitigation options. These meetings were targeted to those individuals with first-hand knowledge of major flood problems. Maps were made available for attendees to identify problematic, flood-prone areas for further study.
The meetings for the Oriskany Creek and Big Creek as well as the Sauquoit Creek and Mud Creek were held on Friday, October 25th. MMI requested that representatives most knowledgeable about flooding from each community attend either the kickoff meeting, or the local meeting that affected their municipality.
The Oriskany Creek and Big Creek study will affect the municipalities of Sangerfield, Waterville, Augusta, Marshall, Kirkland, Clinton, Westmoreland and Whitestown as well as the Village of Oriskany. The Sauquoit Creek and Mud Creek study will affect the municipalities of Paris, Clayville, New Hartford Town and Village, New York Mills, Yorkville, Whitesboro and Whitestown. Mitigation Strategies for the Sauquoit Creek Basin Coalition are included in the Mitigation Strategies Table in Part IV of this Plan.
e) Shared Services Agreement: Municipalities throughout Oneida County are part of a Shared Services Agreement wherein equipment, labor and expertise are shared across political boundaries in an effort to save money and time. A recent example from the 2013 floods is when Sherman Brook in the Village of Clinton created an avulsion and caused major property damage in a residential neighborhood. The Town of Kirkland responded by providing equipment and labor to
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles stabilize the channel within 1 day of being notified of the situation. The Shared Services Agreement expands each community's capabilities in the event of a disaster.
III.B.3-1: Community Profile Methodology: There are 48 municipalities in Oneida County, NY. This includes 26 towns, 19 villages and 3 cities. The County Seat is the City of Utica located in the eastern-central portion of the County. Each of the 48 municipalities is profiled in the following sections. The sections are separated by Region. For each municipality, the following information is conveyed: a) General Overview :includes population information, notes about vulnerable populations, a synopsis of hazards that have affected the community and any noteworthy land use decisions or plans that would affect hazard mitigation planning. b) Transportation: this portion includes a description of the transportation resources within the municipality. Most municipalities contain County, State and Local roads that can be utilized in the event of a detour caused by a hazard. Two communities contain a portion of US Route 20. The presence of active rail lines and canals is also noted where applicable. c) Land Use Information: the predominant land uses for the municipality are described in this section as well as any new development. d) Soils information: The USDA NRCS' digital soils layer for Oneida County was extensively utilized to identify the types and properties of predominant soil types in each municipality. Soils information is often undervalued but is essential to making good land use decisions, and thereby, avoiding hazardous situations. For example, it is helpful to know that a soil type has a seasonally high water table for 5 months of the year if one is planning to use a traditional on-site septic system. A percolation test completed in August may not provide an accurate snapshot of the conditions expected in March. Likewise, the soils layer can be used to identify those soil types that are (and those are not) well suited to development or cultivation. Land slope, drainage class, erosion potential and depth to bedrock are also valuable pieces of information when land use planning and also planning for mitigation actions. Soils information and Watershed Calculations: In addition, the soil types play a vital role in the determination of a proper size for a culvert at a road crossing. In order to conduct a hydrologic analysis of a watershed, one needs to know the land use as well as the soil type upon which the land use is situated. Soils that are very poorly drained tend to have a high potential for runoff while those that are well drained have a low potential for runoff. Land uses that are highly vegetated like a forest in good condition have a low potential for runoff while land uses that are highly impervious, like urbanized areas, have a high potential for runoff. Together, the land use and soil type guide the planner toward a composite runoff curve number. Ultimately, the peak rates of discharge for a watershed can be determined. This information is critical to determining the "right size" of a culvert for a mitigation project. It is not enough, in most cases, to increase the size of a culvert arbitrarily by one size or a few inches. Rather, it makes a lot more sense to determine the peak rates of discharge from a watershed leading to the culvert of concern and then "right-sizing" the culverts according to the design storm events. One additional note is the importance of utilizing current rainfall data. The Northeast Climate Data Center recently worked extensively with Cornell University and the NRCS in order to re-calculate the correct precipitation values based on current data for the State of New York. All
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles new watershed calculations should be incorporating these new precipitation values to obtain current and corrected information.
e) Water Resources: i) Watersheds: Everyone lives in a watershed and municipalities are no exception. Municipal boundaries are sometimes formed by natural waterways but, in general, municipal boundaries have little to do with watershed boundaries. In Oneida County, there are 4 major basins and 68 sub-watersheds within those basins to direct surface flows. The four major basins are referred to by the USGS as 8 digit Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) (See Part II of the HMP) and include: o The Upper Susquehanna in the extreme southern portion of the County. This includes the Towns of Sangerfield and Bridgewater as well as the Village of Bridgewater. o The Mohawk River Basin which comprises much of the eastern half of the County from the Village of Waterville to the Town of Boonville and from the City of Rome to the City of Utica. o The Lake Ontario Basin which comprises much of the western half of the County from Rome to Sherrill and from Augusta to Florence. o The Black River Watershed which includes the municipalities in the extreme northeastern corner of the County including Forestport and portions of the Town and Village of Boonville. The 68 sub-watersheds are called 12 Digit HUCs and are named tributaries to the 4 major watersheds described above. This list of 68 sub-watersheds is shown in Appendix II-2 and includes Beaver Creek in the Upper Susqhehanna River Basin, the Mad River in the Great Lakes Basin, Little Black Creek in the Black River Watershed and the Upper Oriskany Creek in the Mohawk Basin. The watersheds that occur within each municipality are described in the Community Profiles in the Water Resources section.
ii) Wetlands: Wetlands are areas that provide extensive wildlife habitat but also are essential to filtering and storing stormwater runoff and flood water. Too often, wetlands were viewed as low quality wasteland that was drained for development or cultivation. The loss of these wetland areas is not only detrimental to wildlife habitat but also to the control of hazards such as flooding. Developing and cultivating these sensitive areas only subtracts more land from floodzones and exacerbates flooding. Therefore, we included the acres of State regulated wetlands in each municipality. State wetlands are regulated by the DEC. The wetlands must be at least 12.5 acres in size. In addition, a 100 foot wide buffer is also regulated by the DEC to prevent filling and encroachment. The Federal Government also regulates wetlands through the programs of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The USACE wetlands are not truly mapped although the National Wetlands Inventory can give a user some idea of where the regulated boundaries may be located. The USACE's regulated wetlands do not have a minimum size. Often, State and Federal wetland boundaries coincide. However, if a federal wetland area is less than 12.5 acres, there may not be a State wetland mapped. For the Hazard Mitigation Plan, only the State regulated wetlands are shown since these boundaries have been officially mapped.
iii) Groundwater: According to the NYSDEC (http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/36064.html), groundwater is the source of drinking water for 25% of the State. Therefore, all groundwater is considered to be a potential drinking water supply. This means that understanding where aquifers are located and understanding the potential contamination sources for aquifers is essential to maintaining a viable source. In addition, the hazard of drought poses a serious risk for homeowners and businesses and community services
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles that rely on groundwater for wells. In general, shallow dug wells are susceptible to surface contamination and, in the event of a drought, an interruption in supply. Aquifers are underground geological formations able to store and yield water. Aquifers can be artesian, confined, or unconfined. The USGS has mapped unconfined aquifers in New York State. Unconfined aquifers are those in which the water table is at or near atmosphere pressure and is the upper boundary of the aquifer. Because the aquifer is not under pressure from an overlying impermeable layer, the water level in a well is the same as the water table outside the well. These frequently coincide with a nearby stream (ie, the Oriskany) and are tapped to provide drinking water to residents and businesses and other users. The presence of aquifers for each municipality is described in the Water Resources section of the Community Profiles.
iv) Dams: There are 174 dams in Oneida County (see Part II Organization of Resources). There are also several more near the borders of the County located in neighboring municipalities. The prospect of Dam Failure as a hazard of concern is a serious consideration given the potential for flooding and loss of life and/or property. To that end, the Community Profiles include a description of the number of dams within the municipality as well as those that are near enough to affect residents of that municipality. For security purposes we have not included the names and locations of the dams that are in each community.
v) Floodzones: Oneida County has recently adopted new floodzone maps that were prepared by the RAMPP team (Risk Assessment Mapping and Planning Partners) for FEMA and DEC. These revised boundaries were made available by the DEC in digital format for use in the GIS program. Therefore, we were able to identify how much of a municipality was located in the mapped floodzone. More importantly, we are able to identify how many parcels of different types (residential, commercial, community services) were located in the floodzones.
f) Mitigation Strategies: Each of the 48 municipalities in the County were represented on the Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC). HMPC municipal representatives were asked to not only identify and profile hazards of concern for their community but also to identify and prioritize mitigation strategies that would make their communities more disaster resistant. Municipal representatives were encouraged to work with other knowledgeable people in their communities (ie, long time residents, planners, members of municipal boards, DPW and highway crews, codes and zoning officials, historians) in order to develop a comprehensive list of projects that were needed. Prior to the storm of June 28, 2013, many communities could not have conceived of the possibility that flooding of that magnitude was possible in their lifetimes. However, conceptions were altered by the storm and the resulting list of mitigation strategies reflects the desire to mitigate against severe storms and the subsequent flooding that ensues. There are strategies for property acquisition as in the case of the Dixon Trailer Park in the Town of Vernon. There are also strategies for right-sizing culverts (Lewis road, Steuben), educating the public about floodzones (DEC), improving zoning and preventing development in floodzones.
Oneida County Post-Flood Disaster Funding: The Oneida County Executive and Board of Legislators has decided to utilize the Hazard Mitigation Plan's Mitigation Strategy list as the basis of a locally funded flood response program for municipalities. The County has made $500,000 available to municipalities county-wide on a 50% matching basis to install priority mitigation projects that will address the flooding and severe storm hazards. This program was initiated in the Fall of 2013 and is being managed by the Oneida County SWCD.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles It is important to note that the mitigation strategy list for the County is not exclusively dedicated to flooding and severe storms. There are also strategies to create or improve disaster shelters for a community by installing generators as in New Hartford and Waterville. There are also strategies for addressing long term stream stabilization as in the Sconondoa, the Oriskany and the Sauquoit Creeks. The entire list of mitigation strategies is shown in Table ___ and described fully in Part IV of the HMP. The community profiles section that follows includes the mitigation strategies proposed for each municipality as well as a brief description of the proposal.
g) Contact Information: The contact information for the primary municipal representative for the HMPC is provided in this section of the Community Profile. This information includes the name and title of the HMPC Representative as well as the municipality's web address if applicable and the address and phone number for the municipal offices as of September of 2013. All information in the Contacts section is subject to change and will be updated on an annual basis. Table III.B.7 shows the name of the municipal representative for each community within each Region.
III.B.3-2 Community Profiles Organized by Region A brief profile of Oneida County is also included at the end of this document. a) North Central Regional Profiles The North Central Region of Oneida County's Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee is comprised of the following municipalities: • Village of Barneveld • Town of Deerfield • Town of Floyd • Village of Holland Patent • Town of Marcy • Village of Prospect • Town of Trenton
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North Central Regional Map A
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Regional Map B: 2013 Land Use in the North Central Region
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Regional Map C: New Development since 2007 in the North Central Region
These communities are located north of Utica and east of Rome. While the region is still quite rural, there is a growing residential presence. With news of the nanotechnology center potentially locating at the SUNY IT campus in Marcy, this area may experience a boom in population as well as residential and commercial development.
Village of Barneveld: General Overview: The Village of Barneveld is located in the Town of Trenton. The Village is home to 284 residents in the 0.2 square mile village. The population density of Barneveld is 1420 persons per square mile. While much of the village is developed, the residents in Barneveld have incorporated walking trails that take advantage of the proximity to the Steuben and Cincinnati Creeks which flow through and along the border of the Village. Transportation: There are no county roads in the Village of Barneveld. NY 365 and 921 are both located within the Village and have stormwater systems installed and maintained by the State. The remainder of the roads in the Village are owned by the Village and maintained by the Town of Trenton. There are no rail lines in the Village.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Land Use: Of the 157 parcels in the Village of Barneveld, 88 are classified as residential, 11 are vacant, 2 are 500s, 12 are 600s, 4 are industrial, 1 is 800, a cell tower location. There is one fault line bordering the northern extent of the Village. Soils: Kalurah silt loam is found on ridges and hills. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till derived mainly from limestone, dolomite, and sandstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e which means that the soil is productive but may have some limitations regarding erosivity. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. Water Resources: The Village is drained by the Steuben Creek and the Cincinnati Creek both of which are tributaries to the Mohawk. Much of the Village is underlain by an unconsolidated aquifer that is capable of yielding over 100 gallons per minute. A small area of NYS regulated wetlands is located in the northern portion of the village. The Village contains 123 acres of floodzone and 64 parcels. Of these, 29 are residential, 5 are commercial, 5 are public services and 2 are industrial. The remainder are either vacant or not classified. There are no dams in the Village of Barneveld.
Mitigation Strategies: Mitigation Strategies in the Village of Barneveld include the following: BV1: Upgrade the Village's Stormwater System to prevent flooding damages caused by stormwater runoff. BV2: Create a Village Sanitary Sewer System as much of the Village's residents are utilizing failing septic systems and there is limited space for retrofits on leach fields.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Chris Crumb, Trustee Municipal Office: 8520 Old Poland Road, Barneveld, NY 13304 Phone: (315) 896-4514 Website: http://villageofbarneveld.org/content
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USGS topography overlain onto 2011 Aerial for the Village of Barneveld. Note the Cincinnati Creek is a prominent feature in the Village. The stream entering from the northwest is the Steuben Creek, a tributary to the Cincinnati. These streams are part of the Mohawk River Basin.
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Village Walking Trail along the Cincinnati Creek in the Village of Barneveld.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Town of Deerfield: General Overview: The Town of Deerfield is located on the eastern border of Oneida County just north of Utica. While the southern portion of the town has a concentration of residential and commercial development, the northern portion of the town contains large woodlots and agricultural parcels. An Amish community has recently developed in the Town of Deerfield where vacant agricultural land has been purchased and put back into production. The population of 4273 resides in the 32.9 square mile area. The population density in Deerfield is 130 persons per square mile. The Town's population dipped slightly between 1990 and 2000 but rose 9% between 2000 and 2010 possibly as a result of the new Amish residents. This is the highest population rise in the 2000- 2010 year span of any municipality in the county. There is not a large population of vulnerable residents base on age as only 16% of the population is comprised of Seniors and only 4% of the population is less than 5 years old. Only 4% of the population is living below the poverty level which is among the lowest in the County. In terms of a vulnerable population, the Amish residents could fall into that category because they may not seek traditional health care. To that end, the DOH is developing protocol to reach out to these residents and provide health care screenings. Transportation: Of the 87 miles of roads that serve the Town of Deerfield, there are approximately 20 miles of County roads and 24 miles of State Roads. The remaining 44 miles of roads are owned and maintained by the Town of Deerfield. There are no active railroad lines or airports active in the Town of Deerfield. Land Use: The Town's land use is basically evenly divided between agricultural, residential and vacant parcels. The southern portion of the town has a high concentration of residential and some commercial development while the region north of Cosby Manor Road remains rural with large tracts of agricultural and wooded lands. Soils: The predominant soils in the Town of Deerfield are Kendaia silt loam, Conesus Silt Loam, Manheim, Lansing silt loam and Lyons silt loam. Kendaia silt loam is found on drumlins and till plains. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 13 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 3w which means that the soil is productive but could be limited by wetness. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent. Conesus Silt Loam is found on on hills, till plains, and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from shale with varying components of limestone, sandstone, and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 30 to 50 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 21 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2w which means that the soil is productive but limited by wet conditions although this soil does not meet hydric criteria. Manheim silt loam is found on drumlinoid ridges, hills, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till dominated by black or dark gray shale that is neutral or calcareous. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 24 to 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 12 inches during January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 3w which means that productivity is
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles somewhat limited by wetness. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 6 percent. Lansing silt loam is found on drumlinoid ridges, hills, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from shale, limestone, sandstone, and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 32 to 60 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e which means that the productivity is high but somewhat limited by erosion potential. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within40 inches, typically, does not exceed 2 percent. Lyons silt loam is found in depressions. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till derived from limestone, calcareous shale, and sandstone, with a mantle of silty glacio-lacustrine deposits in some places. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is frequently ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 0 inches during January, February, March, April, May.Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 9 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 5w which means that the soil is not overly productive and limited by wetness. This soil meets hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 2 percent. Water Resources: All of the land in the Town of Deerfield drains to the Mohawk River via tributaries including the West Canada Creek, Cincinnati Creek, Crane Creek, Realls Creek, Shed Brook, Sterling Creek and the Ninemile Creek. In spite of the large area that the town encompasses, there are only 210 acres of regulated wetlands within the Town of Deerfield. The Town is underlain by small areas of mapped unconfined aquifers both along the southern and northern borders of the town. There are three dams in the Town itself that would affect the residents should failure occur. The Town of Deerfield is a regulated MS4 community. The mapped MS4 area is in the southern portion of the Town in the vicinity of Cosby Manor Road and NY 12. There are numerous, repetitive stormwater flooding concerns in the Town. The town of Deerfield has approximately 21000 acres in the Special Flood Hazard Area. Of these, the facility that is the highest concern is the West Canada Creek mobile home park which is highlighted on the Deerfield map 2 below.
Mitigation Strategies:
• DF1: Address flooding on Cheese Factory Road by right-sizing infrastructure. • DF2: Address repetitive stormwater runoff concerns on Beaton Drive. • DF3: Address severe repetitive flooding at the West Canada Creek Campgrounds. • DF4: Obtain funding for a salt storage facility to prevent contamination of soils due to salt pile runoff at the highway facility.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Sam Arcuri, Town Highway Superintendent Municipal Office: 6329 Walker Road, Deerfield, NY 13502 Phone: (315) 724-0413 Website: http://townofdeerfield.org/content/
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Map 1: The USGS topographic mapping in the Town of Deerfield. The Town's northern border is formed by the West Canada Creek, a prominent tributary to the Mohawk River.
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Map 2: The southern portion of the Town of Deerfield borders the City of Utica and is part of the Utica Urbanized Area, and the MS4 regulated area. There are small scattered areas of wetlands in the northern portion of town. Note the West Canada Creek Mobile homes are subject to repetitive flood damages.
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Flooding on property in northern Deerfield.
Town of Floyd: General Overview: The Town of Floyd is located on the eastern border of the City of Rome. Floyd also borders Whitestown, Marcy, Trenton, Steuben and Western. While the bordering towns to the south are quite developed, those to the north retain a rural character. There are 3819 residents in the Town of Floyd and the Town covers 34.6 square miles. Floyd's population has remained steady for the past 20 years per the Census data showing no change at all from 1990 to 2000 and then only a 1% decline between 2000 and 2010. The Town's population of seniors is only 14% of the total and those under the age of 5 comprise approximately 5% of the total population. Only 6% of the residents are living below the poverty level. Transportation: Of the 72 miles of roads that serve the Town of Floyd, 29 are County, 30 are local and 13 are State roads. There are no rail lines active in the Town of Floyd. Land Use: The land use in the Town of Floyd is nearly evenly divided between agricultural and residential uses. There is approximately 20% vacant land that could be developed for residential or commercial purposes. Or, that land could be utilized again for agricultural purposes. Soils: Kalurah silt loam is found on ridges and hills. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till derived mainly from limestone, dolomite, and sandstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e which means that the soil is productive but may have some limitations regarding erosivity. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. Malone loam is found on drumlinoid ridges, hills, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy dense till derived mainly from limestone, dolomite, sandstone, and gneiss in varying amounts. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 18 to 38 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low. Available
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 14 inches during January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 6 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 3w which means that the soil is productive but could be limited by wetness. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 10 percent. Alton gravelly loam is found on deltas. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, derived mainly from acidic rocks, with some limestone below 40 inches. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2s which means that this soil is very productive and may be slightly limited by stoniness or shallowness of the soil. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 1 percent.
Water Resources: There are nearly 1800 acres of state regulated wetlands in the Town of Floyd. There are no dams in or near Floyd that are likely to affect residents. The entire Town of Floyd drains to the Mohawk River basin. There is a portion of the headwaters of the Mohawk in the Town of Floyd as well as Wells Creek, Cincinnati, Ninemile, and Sixmile Creeks. Floyd has abundant unconfined aquifers in the southern portion of the town. Regarding the floodzone in the Town of Floyd, there are approximately 22000 acres located in the special flood hazard areas of the Town. There are 2 mobile home facilities in the Town of Floyd within a Special Flood Hazard Area but no new development in the floodzone since 2007.
Mitigation Strategies: Floyd1: Create an emergency shelter including a generator and emergency supplies for the GWF school in the Town. Floyd 2: Install a generator at the town hall to establish it as an emergency shelter. Floyd 3: Right size the culvert on West Boak Road. Floyd 4: Right size the culvert on Wynn Road. Floyd 5: Install a generator at the Town Highway Barn to ensure that disaster response and emergency sheltering options are not impeded during a utility failure.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Willard Strieff, Councilman Municipal Office: 8299 Old Floyd Road, Rome, NY 13440 Phone: (315) 865-4256 Website: http://town.floyd.ny.us/content
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Floyd Map 1: USGS Topography in the Town of Floyd. The southern border of the Town is formed by the main stem of the Mohawk River. Note the City of Rome to the west includes the air field utilized by the former Griffiss Air Force Base. This area is now the County airport.
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Floyd Map 2: Note that the floodzone, Erie Canal and DEC regulated wetlands converge in the southern portion of the Town of Floyd at the Mohawk River.
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Town of Marcy: General Overview: The Town of Marcy is located in the central portion of the county between Utica and Rome. Marcy is home to SUNY IT and is the potential location of a proposed nanocenter facility. This proposed facility promises to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. Marcy's population of 8982 resides in the 32.9 square mile township. The population density is 273 persons per square mile. Marcy's senior population comprises only 11% of the total and those under the age of 5 only account for 3% of the total population. The Town's poverty rate is low at just 4% but the same percentage reports not being able to speak English well which is one of the higher rates outside of the City of Utica. Transportation: The Town of Marcy is served by more than 100 miles of roads. There are approximately 32 miles of County roads, 39 miles of local roads and 37miles of State Roads including a portion of the NYS Thruway. There are 9.5 miles of rail road in the Town of Marcy. This line is part of the Mohawk Adirondack Northern line. The Barge Canal is located within the Town of Marcy and includes Lock 20 of the Canal system.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Land Use: While residential land use in the Town of Marcy is the most prevalent classification, there is still 18% agricultural land and 24% vacant lands. The remainder of Marcy's parcels are classified accordingly: 400: 3.4% 500: 1.7% 600: 7.8% 700: .36% 800: 6.7% 900: .23% Soils: Soils in the Town of Marcy include Kendaia silt loam is found on drumlins and till plains. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 13 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 3w which means that the soil is productive but could be limited by wetness. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent. Alton gravelly loam is found on deltas. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, derived mainly from acidic rocks, with some limestone below 40 inches. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2s which means that this soil is very productive and may be slightly limited by stoniness or shallowness of the soil. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 1 percent. Conesus Silt Loam is found on on hills, till plains, and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from shale with varying components of limestone, sandstone, and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 30 to 50 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 21 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2w which means that the soil is productive but limited by wet conditions although this soil does not meet hydric criteria.
Water Resources: There are approximately 1850 acres of state regulated wetlands in the Town of Marcy. There are unconfined aquifers mapped along the western and southern borders of the Town. Six (6) dams in the Town and 2 dams near the border could affect residents should failure occur. Crane, Realls, Sixmile and Ninemile Creeks drain the Town of Marcy and all of these are tributaries of the Mohawk River Basin. The Town of Marcy is a regulated MS4 community and is responsible for implementing the 6 minimum control measures set forth by the EPA and DEC. The floodzone in the Town of Marcy comprises approximately 21000 acres. There are some critical and or vulnerable facilities within the floodzone in the Town of Marcy including the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Senior Housing, a School and 7 apartment facilities.
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Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Richard Quigley, Public Works Municipal Office: 8801 Paul Becker Road, Marcy, NY 13403 Phone: (315) 768-4800 Website: http://townofmarcy.org/content
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Marcy Map 1: USGS topo map. Note that the southern border of Marcy is formed by the Mohawk River and that the Barge Canal figures prominently in the southern portion of the Town.
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Town of Marcy 2011 Aerial Imagery Boundaries are approximate. Map prepared by the Oneida SWCD, 10.29.13
Marcy Map 2: The Town of Marcy is a regulated MS4 community. Marcy also contains a broad spectrum of landscapes from very sweeping views from the north to flatlands in the south near the Mohawk River. Photos:
Village of Holland Patent: General Overview: The Village of Holland Patent is located in the Town of Trenton. It is home to 458 residents in 0.5 square miles. Approximately 20% of Holland Patent's population is comprised of seniors while an additional 6% are under the age of 5 making 26% of Holland Patent's population vulnerable based on age. Approximately 16% of the residents are living below the poverty level which is just above the County average of 15.1%. Transportation: There is 1 mile of the Mohawk Adirondack Northern railroad line in the Village of Holland Patent. There are 1.3 miles of State routes in the Village and the remaining 2 miles of roads are owned and maintained by the Village. Land Use: There are 35 acres of active agricultural land in the Village of Holland Patent. In addition, there are over 70 acres of wooded lands within the Village limits, somewhat of an anomaly
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles for a village. The Main Street in the Village is NY 365 where there are several commercial businesses and the Holland Patent School District. Soils: The main soil type is Alton gravelly loam is found on deltas. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, derived mainly from acidic rocks, with some limestone below 40 inches. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2s which means that this soil is very productive and may be slightly limited by stoniness or shallowness of the soil. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 1 percent.
Water Resources: The Village of Holland Patent is drained entirely by the Ninemile Creek which is a tributary to the Mohawk River. There are no dams or wetlands in the village limits.
Mitigation Strategies: HP1: Replace dead and dying ash trees damaged by the ash borer. The Village will work with arborists to identify appropriate species. HP2: Investigate the possibility of a cellular tower for improved communications in the area.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Ben West, Wastewater Supt. Municipal Office: Holland Patent Depot, PO Box 302 Depot Street, Holland Patent, NY 13354 Phone: (315) 865-4853 Website: http://village.holland-patent.ny.us/content
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The Village of Holland Patent is located within the Town of Trenton. The stream at the southern end of the village is the Ninemile Creek, a tributary to the Mohawk.
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Holland Patent Map 2: A narrow strip of floodzone is located in the central portion of the Village along Willow Brook and a larger section is found along the Ninemile in the southeast.
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Ninemile Creek Bridge in Holland Patent
Village of Prospect: General Overview: The Village of Prospect is located in the northeastern corner of the Town of Trenton on the County line. The Village is home to 291 residents in the 0.2 square mile area. Prospect has recently separated from the Prospect Fire Department as a result of a long term compensation case. It is unknown how this will affect the critical emergency services within the Village. Prospect's population declined 12% between 2000 and 2010. The population is comprised of 20% seniors and 7% of children under the age of 5 making the total vulnerable population by age nearly one third of the Village. Only 4% of the population is living below the poverty level. Transportation: The Village of Prospect has 1.6 miles of locally owned and maintained roads and a small portion of NY 365. There are no rail lines in the Village. Land Use: Out of the 172 parcels in the Village, 115 are residential. There are also 21 vacant parcels, 4 commercial parcels, 2 parks, 8 community service facilities and 8 public service facilities. Soils: The predominant soil type in the Village of Prospect is Windsor loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes. Slopes are 0 to 3 percent. This component is found on outwash plains, deltas and terraces. The parent material consists of sandy glaciofluvial or deltaic deposits. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60inches is low.
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Water Resources: Prospect Dam is located just beyond the eastern border of the Village in the Herkimer County Town of Russia. The Hinckley Reservoir is upstream of the Prospect Dam. Both structures impound the West Canada Creek. The entire Village drains to the Mohawk. There are no state regulated wetlands in the Village of Prospect. The floodzone in the Village of Prospect comprises only 133 acres. There are no critical facilities located within the floodzone.
Mitigation Strategies: Pros1: Make necessary improvements to the transportation routes to ensure that they are passable in an emergency. Pros2: Improve security at the water treatment facility.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Joyce Williams, Trustee Municipal Office: 116 Upper State Street, PO Box 159, Prospect, NY 13435 Phone: (315) 896-9875 Website: http://villageofprospect.org/content/
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Prospect Map 1: Topography in the Village of Prospect.
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The Village of Prospect contains a small area of floodzone near the West Canada Creek but this does not really affect any structures that are residential or critical facilities for the Village. Photos:
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Hinckley Reservoir from NY 365.
Town of Trenton: General Overview: The Town of Trenton is located approximately ten miles north of the City of Utica just above the Mohawk Valley ridge known as Deerfield Hill. The land area includes great expanses of open land and rolling hills. These areas are occupied in large part by farmland and provide spectacular views which extend for many miles. Large stone outcroppings (rock formations sticking out from the ground) are also visible throughout Trenton with some reaching over six feet in diameter. The Town of Trenton is composed of 43.4 square miles of land in northern Oneida County. The town contains the villages of Barneveld, Holland Patent and Prospect and the hamlets of Hinckley, Trenton Falls, Mapledale, and South Trenton. Neighboring towns include Remsen, Russia, Deerfield, Marcy, Floyd, and Steuben. The population of the Town is 4498 and the population density is 103.7 persons per square mile. Transportation: Of the 118 miles of roads in the Town of Trenton, there are approximately 30 miles each of County and State Roads. The remaining 56 miles of roads are owned and maintained by the Town of Trenton. There is a 10 mile section of the Mohawk-Adirondack and Northern railroad line traversing the Town. Land Use: There is a line of faults running from the northeastern corner to the southeastern corner of the Town of Trenton. Both Prospect and Holland Patent have the fault lines running directly through their municipalities. Land use in Trenton is largely residential as it is a gateway community to the Adirondacks and is proximal to the Cities of Utica and Rome. Approximately 38% of the parcels in the Town of Trenton are classified as residential. Just under one-third of the parcels are classified as agricultural and there are instances where the two land uses are colliding. Just over 20% of the parcels are vacant. Soils: The soils in the Town of Trenton include the following: Kendaia silt loam is found on drumlins and till plains. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 13 inches during January, February, March, April, May, Page 35 of 115
Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles November, December. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 3w which means that the soil is productive but could be limited by wetness. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent. Alton gravelly loam is found on deltas. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, derived mainly from acidic rocks, with some limestone below 40 inches. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2s which means that this soil is very productive and may be slightly limited by stoniness or shallowness of the soil. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 1 percent. Kalurah silt loam is found on ridges and hills. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till derived mainly from limestone, dolomite, and sandstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e which means that the soil is productive but may have some limitations regarding erosivity. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. Malone loam is found on drumlinoid ridges, hills,and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy dense till derived mainly from limestone, dolomite, sandstone, and gneiss in varying amounts. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 18 to 38 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 14 inches during January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 6 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 3w which means that the soil is productive but could be limited by wetness. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 10 percent. Conesus Silt Loam is found on on hills, till plains, and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from shale with varying components of limestone, sandstone, and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 30 to 50 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 21 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2w which means that the soil is productive but limited by wet conditions although this soil does not meet hydric criteria. Pyrities loam is found on ridges and hills. The parent material consists of loamy till with a significant component of limestone. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e meaning that this soil is very productive but may have some limitations regarding erosivity. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.
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Water Resources: The Hinckley Reservoir borders the northeastern corner of the Town of Trenton. The reservoir provides safe drinking water to thousands of residents and businesses in Oneida County. The dam for the reservoir is located just outside of the Town's border. The reservoir is the result of damming West Canada Creek, a major tributary to the Mohawk River. In all, there are 16 dams whose failure could directly affect the residents in the Town of Trenton. Of these, 10 of these are actually located within the Town's boundaries. The entire Town of Trenton drains to the Mohawk River basin via tributaries including the Cincinnati, the Ninemile, and Shed Brook. There are approximately 5600 acres of the Town that are underlain by unconfined aquifers. The bulk of this area is centered around the Village of Barneveld. There are over 1000 acres of state regulated wetlands in the Town of Trenton.
Mitigation Strategies: T1: Urge a decrease in the speed limit and the improvement of sight lines near the entrance to the Pop Warner football complex along NYS Route 365 west of the Village of Holland Patent. T2: Urge the creation of a “safe crossing” for the walking/biking trail across NYS Route 365 between the Village of Barneveld and the Town Park. T3: Advocate for the replacement of the NYS Route 12 bridge over Cincinnati Creek. T4: Review the wellhead protection provisions of the zoning law to ensure continued effectiveness in preventing groundwater contamination. T5: Monitor groundwater and surface water contamination town‐wide, especially in high density, unsewered areas.
Bridge on Old Poland Road in the Town of Trenton
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Joe Smith, Town Supervisor Municipal Office: 8520 Old Poland Road, Barneveld, NY 13304 Phone: (315) 896-2664 Website: http://town.trenton.ny.us/content
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The Northeastern Region identified for the Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan includes the following municipalities: The Town of Ava The Town and Village of Boonville The Town of Forestport The Town and Village of Remsen The Town of Steuben, and The Town of Western.
Northeastern Regional Map A
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Regional Map C: New parcels since 2007.
These communities tend to be dominated by rural landscapes and large wooded parcels. The region tends to be sparsely populated with an average population density of 36.5 persons per square mile with Ava at the low end of the spectrum at 17.95 and the Town of Boonville at the high end of the spectrum at 63.37. As a portion of the region is located within the Tughill Plateau, heavy rates of snowfall are not uncommon. While these communities tend to be well prepared for a snow storm that may cripple other areas, there is now also an awareness for the potential for severe damages from hurricanes, landslides and ice storms and severe storms. Flooding related to stormwater is an issue of concern in developed areas such as the Village of Remsen where widespread property damage has occurred on multiple occasions.
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Farm on Buck Hill Road in the Northeastern Region of Oneida County
Town of Ava: General Overview: The 37.7 rural square miles that comprise the Town of Ava are firmly situated in the physiographic region known as the Tug Hill Plateau of northern Oneida County. There are no villages or hamlets in the Town of Ava. However, residents find services and shopping in the hamlet of West Leyden in Lewis County, the Village of Boonville, a few miles east of Ava, and the Rome area. The Town of Ava is the least populated of all Oneida County's towns and, with only 18 people per square mile, has the lowest population density in the County. Transportation: The Town of Ava is served by 73 miles of roads. Of these, 18.7 miles are County roads, 46.5 miles are local roads and nearly 8 miles are State roads. Land Use: While largely rural, only 7% of the town's parcels are classified as agricultural although a nearly 40% of the town's parcels are considered vacant land. An additional 40% are classified as residential properties albeit with large lots. The average lot size for the 319 parcels is over 60 acres. Over 2500 acres of County and State forestland are located in the Town of Ava as is Camp Kingsley, a property used by the Boy Scouts of America. County and State Forestland are precluded from private development but are usually accessible for public use. The main point of contention in Ava is the presence of the Oneida County landfill which comprises approximately 1000 acres in the northeastern corner of the town. The site remains controversial in the region due to concerns related to traffic, wetlands, wildlife habitat, water contamination and forest conversion. Soils: One third of the soils in the Town of Ava are classified as Camroden Silt Loam. Camroden Silt Loam tends to be poorly drained and is associated with seasonally high water tables. Page 41 of 115
Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles These soils can be productive but are poorly drained and, therefore, limited by wetness. Approximately 23% of the soils in the Town are Pinckney Silt Loam. These soils are moderately well drained although they also are associated with a seasonally high water table. The limitation of these soils tends to be erodibility. Water Resources: Ava's landscape drains into three distinct watersheds. The western portion of the town drains to the Great Lakes via the East Branch of the Fish Creek. The eastern portion of the town drains to the Black River Watershed via Sugar Creek. The majority of the land drains to the Mohawk River Watershed and includes the West Branch of the Mohawk, including the Lansing Kill and Stringer Brook among other tributaries to the Delta Reservoir. In 2012, the Coalition of Conservation Districts in the Mohawk River Watershed conducted a watershed assessment of the sub-watersheds throughout the basin. The Lansing Kill and Stringer Brook were considered among the most pristine not only in Oneida County but in the entire basin. There is a 2000 acre unconsolidated aquifer mapped in the southern portion of the town. There are several areas of open water in the Town including over 3000 acres of wetlands. Like other communities in the Tug Hill region, heavy snowfall amounts are commonplace. Municipalities and residents alike know to be prepared for intense winter weather including ice storms and occasional utility failures. Residents in Ava are not particularly affected by flooding. Floodzones in the Town have been recently re-mapped in a joint project by FEMA and DEC. Maps show narrow riparian areas that are designated as floodzones but little to no development coincides with these areas. There is one dam in town that is a Class A hazard which is low risk for major damages. Two dams located in the Town of Lewis in Lewis County are worth noting based on proximity to the residents of Ava. The Lewis County dams are classified as A and D respectively, both low level concerns. Residents in the Town of Ava are not served by public water or sewer. Nearly the entire town contains soils which pose difficulties for septic systems, either due to soils with a fragipan where percolation is extremely slow, or due to soils which are too sandy or gravelly where there is danger of groundwater pollution. In addition, there are sizeable areas which would be extremely difficult or impossible to develop, primarily consisting of wetlands or steep slopes. Mitigation Strategies: • Create a community center as an emergency shelter and stock with adequate emergency supplies. • Control land use and density through zoning and subdivision regulations to prevent development in hazardous areas. • Ensure that all development has large enough lot size for adequate water supply and sewage disposal to prevent water supply contamination. • Develop a plan to assist the senior residents in maintaining safe households. • Restrict mining operations that may harm groundwater resources.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Supervisor James Ossont Municipal Office: 11468 State Route 26 Ava, New York 13303. Phone: 315-942-9669 Website: http://townofava.org/content.
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Town of Boonville General Overview: The Town of Boonville, located along the northern border of Oneida County, comprises 71.9 square miles of land in the Tug Hill Region. While Boonville is near the Adirondack Park, it is not actually located within the Blue Line. However, Pixley Falls State Park, the Black River Canal, and Kayuta Lake offer both beautiful environs and abundant recreational opportunities. The Village of Boonville is centrally located within the Town. Town and Village offices are co-located and community officials cooperate on many projects. Boonville is the third largest municipality in the County based on land area and is home to 4,555 residents. Population density in the town is 63 persons per square mile. Nearly 20% of Boonville's population is comprised of senior citizens. Dam failure on the Hawkinsville and Kayuta Lake structures creates a concern for localized flooding. The Edmonds Road area struggles with repeated flooding events on an annual basis. The potential for a spill of hazardous materials in transit is a concern related to the transport of materials to the Oneida Herkimer landfill. The entire town is at risk of ice storms, severe storms and winter storms as well as tornadoes and utility failures. Transportation: The Town of Boonville is served by 130 miles of roads. Of these approximately 18 miles are County roads, 25 miles are State Roads and the remaining 87 miles are local roads. Land Use: While there are active farms (mostly dairy) in the Town, only 8% of the land use is classified as agricultural. Over 35% is classified as residential. An additional 27% is classified as forestland. Of this, approximately 7000 acres are State or County forestland. These areas are generally open to the public for recreational opportunities in all seasons. The Town of Boonville is home to the County's fairgrounds, Pixley Falls State Park and a privately owned outdoor educational venture known as the Black River Environmental Improvement Association or BREIA. There are faults in the northeastern corner of the Town but the likelihood of severe earthquakes in this region is low. Soils: Soils in the Town of Boonville are dominated by Adams Loamy Sand and Bice Fine Sandy Loam. Adams soils formed on deltas and glacial features such as kame terraces and outwash plains. The parent material consists of sandy glaciofluvial or deltaic deposits derived mainly from crystalline rock and/or sandstone. The Adams loamy sand is quite deep and there are no restrictive layers. It tends to be excessively drained and is not associated with ponding or flooding. Bice soils formed in glacial features such as till plains, hills, ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from granite and gneiss with variable components of sandstone and shale. Bice soils are well drained. Limitations to productivity include erosivity. There are also large areas of Camroden, Pinkney, and Runeberg Soils. Water Resources: The land in the Town of Boonville drains to two distinct watersheds. Nearly 72% of the land drains to the Black River watershed via Fall Brook, Cummings Creek, East Kent and Moose Creek. The remainder of the Town drains to the Mohawk via the Lansing Kill and Stringer Brook. There are over 4000 acres of State and Federal wetlands in the Town. There are 25 dams in the Town and in the immediate vicinity of the Town that could affect the residents should failure occur. Echo Lake is located entirely within the Town and supports campsites and recreational uses. A portion of Kayuta Lake is also located within the Town. There are approximately 22,000 acres of unconsolidated aquifers underlying the Town and providing drinking water to the residents and visitors. Mitigation Strategies: The Town of Boonville's mitigation strategies involve the following: Boonville T1) Addressing flooding on Edmonds Road Boonville T2) Ensuring the safety of the Hawkinsville Dam Boonville T3) Addressing landslide issues along the steep shale corridor of NY 46.
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Black River Canal in Boonville
Glacial Erratic in Boonville
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Village of Boonville General Overview: The Village of Boonville covers 1.7 square miles entirely within the Town of Boonville in northern Oneida County. There are 2072 residents in the Village. The population density is nearly 1200 people per square mile. In terms of vulnerable populations, nearly 25% of the population is comprised of seniors and those living below the poverty level comprise 19.3% of the population which is higher than the County, State and National levels. The State and National averages for those living below the poverty level are 14.5% and 14.3% respectively while the Oneida County rate is 15.1%. The top hazards of concern would be severe winter storms and a utility failure. Road closures are common during the winter and the community has learned how to cope. Shelters are in place when necessary and road maintenance equipment is kept in excellent shape. These are locally funded projects that have existed for some time. As for the utility, a significant upgrade to the West St. Substation is near the end of the planning stages and construction may begin before the years end. The current configuration has three transformers with a capacity of approximately 21MVA. (MVA is a Mega Volt Amp, also known as a Million Volt Amp) The current load at the Municipal Commission substation sometimes meets or exceeds that level and the plan is to expand the system with a fourth transformer that will bring the capacity to 30.5MVA, a substantial increase of about 40%. Funding for this $2,000,000 project is being arranged by the Commission and they expect it to be completed and operational by June of 2014. Other than the tornado of 1983, this community has been fortunate to not have any severe disasters. The common problems are fires, occasional heavy rains and severe winter storms. This community tends to pride itself on being self-sufficient and we routinely deal with these local disasters on our own. Land Use: Much of the land within the village has been developed for residential and/or commercial usage. A portion of the County's fairgrounds are located within the Village. There are also parks and open space near the Black River Canal system. Soils: Soils in the western portion of the Village of Boonville are dominated by Malone silt loam. Malone soils were formed on glacial features such as till plains, hills, drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy dense till derived mainly from limestone, dolomite, sandstone, and gneiss in varying amounts. These soils tend to be somewhat poorly drained. Malone soils tend to have a seasonal high water table. Malone soils tend to be productive but limited by wetness. Soils in the eastern portion of the town are dominated by the Adams loamy sands. Adams soils formed on deltas and glacial features such as kame terraces and outwash plains. The parent material consists of sandy glaciofluvial or deltaic deposits derived mainly from crystalline rock and/or sandstone. The Adams loamy sand is quite deep and there are no restrictive layers. It tends to be excessively drained and is not associated with ponding or flooding. Water Resources: Half of the Village of Boonville drains to the Black River via Mill Creek and half drains to the Mohawk River. There are 4 dams in or near the Village of Boonville that could affect residents. Much of the Village is underlain by an unconsolidated aquifer.
Mitigation Strategies: Boonville V1: There are some areas that are sometimes prone to light flooding, such as the intersection of Post and Ford Streets (both State roads, ST-46/ST-294). NYS DOT is planning to change the layout of that intersection as well as the intersection at the stop light (Post and Schuyler ST.), and it is believed that this project will also upgrade and improve the storm drains in that area. This project is also near the end of the planning stages and should be completed with state funding within two years. Boonville V2: The wastewater treatment plant is at a low lying elevation within the village and occasional heavy rains do overload the system. System upgrades for the wastewater system are in the planning stages and they include the phased replacement of an obsolete “box culvert storm sewer”. The project to replace the box culvert was presented in 2009 with an estimated costs of
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Hazard Mitigation Contact Information Planning Committee Member: Adrien Grenier, Codes Officer Municipal Office: 13149 St. Rt. 12, Boonville, NY 13309 Phone: 315-943-2052 Website: http://village.boonville.ny.us/content
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Village of Boonville's shopping district from NY 12.
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Town of Forestport General Overview: The Town of Forestport is located in the northeastern corner of Oneida County. With an area of 76.9 square miles, Forestport is the largest town in the County but has the third lowest population density with just under 20 persons per square mile. There are no villages in Forestport but several hamlets including Forestport, Woodhull, and Woodgate. Transportation: Over 83 miles of roads serve the residents of Forestport. This includes 16 miles of County Roads, 53 miles of local roads and 15 miles of State Roads including NY 28. Land Use: The Town's wooded setting and tranquil, abundant lakes provide an ideal backdrop for the many camps and seasonal residences located there. Forestport is home to Camp Russell, Camp Nazareth and the Masonic Camp. As the name suggests, the Town of Forestport is largely forested with more than 53% of the parcels classified as forested. Approximately 23% of the Town's parcels are residential. None of the town's parcels are classified as agricultural, an anomaly in Oneida County. Forestport is one of the only communities in the County that has a portion of its territory within the Blue Line of the Adirondack Park. Soils: Similar to their neighbor Boonville to the west, the Town of Forestport's soils tend to have a sandy texture. One third of the soils in Town are Adams loamy sands. Adams soils formed on deltas and glacial features such as kame terraces and outwash plains. The parent material consists of sandy glaciofluvial or deltaic deposits derived mainly from crystalline rock and/or sandstone. The Adams loamy sand is quite deep and there are no restrictive layers. It tends to be excessively drained and is not associated with ponding or flooding. Approximately 11% of the town's soils are part of the Becket-Skerry complex which is classified as very bouldery which tends to be found on hillsides or mountainsides. The parent material consists of loamy till over dense sandy and loamy till, derived mainly from igneous and meta-igneous rock. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 24 to 36 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. This soil type has a seasonally high water table in the months before and after winter. The land is not considered to be productive or easily developed and is limited by stony conditions. Other prominent soil types include Berkshire fine loamy sand and Naumburg Loamy Sand. Water Resources: The entire Town of Forestport drains to the Black River via Moose Creek, Twin Sister Creek, Woodhull Creek, Stonybrook and the Little Woodhull. There are numerous lakes throughout the town, some man-made and others natural. These include Otter Lake, White Lake, Long Lake, Round Lake, Snowbird Lake, the Forestport Reservoir, Kayuta Lake, Alder Pond and numerous others that are un-named. Several of these support seasonal residences, tourism and provide recreational opportunities. Some are entirely privately owned while others are accessible to the public. There are 19 dams in and near the Town of Forestport that have the potential to affect residents. The Town of Forestport supports over 3000 acres of regulated wetlands within its boundaries. The Town of Forestport's Hazards of Concern mirror those in the rest of the Northeastern Region. However, there is a high concern for dam failure along the Black River as well as the likelihood for high winds associated with microbursts. These localized storms come on quickly with little warning and can cause severe property damage. Mitigation Strategies: Hazard Mitigation Contact Information Planning Committee Member: Brad Smith Municipal Office: 12012 Woodhull Road, PO Box 137 Forestport, NY 13338 Phone: 315-392-2801 Website: http://townofforestport.org/content/ Photos:
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Town of Remsen General Overview: The Town of Remsen is located on the eastern border of Oneida County just south of the Town of Forestport. With 35.5 square miles of land, this rural town has a population density of approximately 54 persons per square mile. Remsen's population of 1929 residents includes 242 senior citizens. Approximately 15.4% of Remsen's population is below the poverty level which is higher than the 15.1% for the County and the 14.5% for NYS. The Village of Remsen is mostly located within the Town of Remsen but a small portion is also located in the Town of Trenton to the South. Transportation: The Town of Remsen includes 22 miles of County roads, 36 miles of local roads and 10 miles of State roads. Land Use: Remsen contains several small dairy farms but only 11% of the parcels are classified as agricultural. Residential parcels comprise 44% of the land use in the Town of Remsen while 32% of the parcels are considered to be vacant. Approximately 9% of the landscape is forested including over 500 acres operated as County and/or State forest land. The Nature Conservancy also owns over 800 acres of land in the Remsen that is dedicated to the preservation of habitat. Soils: Soils in the Town of Remsen are similar in texture and drainage to those in Boonville and Forestport. Adams loamy fine sand covers one-third of the Town. Adams soils formed on deltas and glacial features such as kame terraces and outwash plains. The parent material consists of sandy glaciofluvial or deltaic deposits derived mainly from crystalline rock and/or sandstone. The Adams loamy sand is quite deep and there are no restrictive layers. It tends to be excessively drained and is not associated with ponding or flooding. Approximately 19% of the soils in Town are classified as Pyrities Loam. Pyrities soils are found on hills and ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till with a significant component of limestone. These soils tend to be well drained. The soil tends to be productive but is limited by erodibility. Water Resources: Drainage in the Town of Remsen is nearly evenly divided between the Black River and the Mohawk. The Mohawk drainage contributes to both the Cinncinnati Creek and the Hinckley Reservoir. The Town of Remsen borders the Hinckley Reservoir to the southeast. This structure provides drinking water to thousands of residents in Oneida County in addition to businesses and visitors. (Please see App. ___ for more information about the reservoir). The Hinckley reservoir is the result of a large dam on the West Canada Creek, an important tributary to the Mohawk. The Hinckley Reservoir is managed by the Mohawk Valley Water Authority who work very hard to ensure that the watershed remains protected from pollutants. As such, the largely wooded watershed area is relatively free from development, industrial uses and agriculture. Abundant wetlands are present in the Town of Remsen as evidenced by the 3300 acres of regulated wetlands in the Town. In addition, the Nature Conservancy owns over 700 acres surrounding the Evans Pond and Lake Julia features. There are 15 dams in and near the Town of Remsen that could affect residents. Mitigation Strategies: Remsen T1: Identify and right-size culverts that are aging or undersized on local roads especially Buck Road.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information Planning Committee Member: Cliff Hill and Roger Helmer Municipal Office: 10540 Academy Lane, Remsen, NY 13438 Phone: 315-831-5558 Website: http://town.remsen.ny.us/content/ Photos:
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Village of Remsen General Overview: Surrounded by the hills of Remsen and Trenton, the Village of Remsen along the banks of the Cincinnati Creek is home to 508 residents in its 0.4 square mile area. Known far and wide for its 30 year old Festival of the Arts, Remsen's residents actively work toward making their village a family friendly and safe community. Main Street has been plagued by frequent flooding exacerbated by runoff from NY 12. The community officials have applied for and received funding to address the persistent flooding and expect to begin construction in 2014. A concern in the Village of Remsen is the high percentage of those living below the poverty level. At 22.8% of the population, this is the third highest poverty level rate in the County after The Village of Bridgewater and the City of Utica. The County's poverty level is 15.1%, the State is 14.5% and the Nation is 14.3%. Land Use: Much of the Village is developed for residential and commercial uses although there are a handful of farms that are operational within the village limits. Soils: Soils in the Village are largely Malone silt loams. These soils are associated with glacial till. The parent material consists of loamy dense till derived mainly from limestone, dolomite, sandstone, and gneiss in varying amounts. Malone soils tend to be somewhat poorly drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 14 inches during January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. These soils tend to be suitable for development and agriculture but are limited by wetness. Other soils in the village include Kalurah silt loam, Salmon Silt Loam and Udorthents. Water Resources: The Cincinnati Creek flows through the Village from North to South and feeds the Mohawk River watershed. However, the mapped floodzone for the Village is a very narrow band surrounding the banks of the stream. The flooding that has caused extensive property damage on Main Street and other side streets is almost exclusively caused by stormwater runoff rather than out of bank flooding. Mitigation Strategies: The Village of Remsen will address the Main Street flooding by installing their flood mitigation strategy funded by NYS. In addition, the Village officials will identify and remove woody debris that is causing or could contribute to blockages in the Cincinnati Creek. Hazard Mitigation Contact Information Planning Committee Member: Fran Stacy, Mayor Municipal Office: 10606 Pine Street, Remsen, NY 13438 Phone: (315) 831-5558 Website: http://villageofremsen.org/content Photos:
Town of Steuben: General Overview The Town of Steuben is located in northern Oneida county. With 1100 residents, Steuben population ranks as the third lowest for a township in Oneida County. It's 42.7 square miles is largely dedicated to agriculture and forestry. The population density is 25.8 persons per square mile. Notable features in town include the County's second highest point at the Steuben Memorial State Historic Park on Starr Hill Road. Transportation: The Town of Steuben is served by 24 miles of County roads, 36 miles of local roads and approximately 7 miles of State Roads including portions of NY274 and NY 12. Land Use: The Town of Steuben's parcels are classified as follows: Residential: 39% Forested: 28% Vacant: 20%
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Agricultural: 17%. It's worth noting that the residential parcels can include agricultural fields that are rented to local farmers. This may also be true of some of the parcels currently classified as vacant. Soils: The three main soil types in the Town of Steuben cover 28.5 square miles of the Town. These include the Kalurah Silt Loam, the Malone Silt Loam and Pyrities Loam. Kalurah soils are found on ridges and hills. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till derived mainly from limestone, dolomite, and sandstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Kalurah soils tend to be well suited to agriculture with some limitations based on erodibility. Malone soils are found on drumlinoid ridges, hills, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy dense till derived mainly from limestone, dolomite, sandstone, and gneiss in varying amounts. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 14 inches during January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. Malone soils tend to be suitable for agriculture or development but are limited by wetness. Pyrities soils are also found on ridges and hills. The parent material consists of loamy till with a significant component of limestone. Pyrities soils tend to be well drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. These soils are well suited to agriculture with limitations related to erosion control. Other soils of note in the Town of Steuben include a variety of silt loams derived from glacial deposits. Water Resources: Less than 2 square miles of Steuben drain to the Black River. This area is on the northern border of the Town. The remainder of the land drains to the Mohawk River via Stringer Brook, Wells Creek and the Cincinnati Creek. There are approximately 2350 acres of wetlands in the Town of Steuben although most of the central portion of the Town does not contain state regulated wetlands. There are two areas where unconsolidated aquifers have been mapped in the Town of Steuben. Both of these are capable of yielding 10-100 gallons per minute of flow. There are 6 dams in and near Steuben that have the potential to affect residents. Mitigation Strategies: ST1: One main area of concern in the Town of Steuben is the identification and repair of failing infrastructures. The culvert on Lewis Road is a primary example of a structure that needs to be replaced and upgraded as it poses a serious threat to transportation. ST2: In addition, the flooding at the Town hall needs to be addressed as it is considered an emergency shelter. Hazard Mitigation Contact Information Planning Committee Member: Ben Simons Municipal Office: 9458 Soule Road, Remsen, NY 13438 Phone: (315) 865-5087 Website: http://town.steuben.ny.us/content/ Photos:
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Lewis Road Culvert in the Town of Steuben
Town of Western General Overview: The Town of Western is located in the northeastern portion of Oneida County. Western's landscape has been shaped and re-shaped by the Mohawk River that flows through most of the Town from North to South. The terrain in the Town of Western ranges from valley floor to very steep slopes suitable for skiing. In some cases, the steep slopes are affiliated with landslides and/or repeated erosion concerns for residents and highway crews alike. The Town of Western is home to the Delta Lake State Park and nearly 3.5 square miles of the Delta Reservoir. The reservoir is the result of the intentional flooding of the Village of Delta by damming the Mohawk River in the early 1900s to create a drinking water source for nearby, developing areas. Currently, the reservoir remains an emergency drinking water backup supply and a popular recreational area for swimmers, boaters and anglers. As a drinking water supply, all tributaries flowing into Delta are protected as drinking water by the DEC. This designation affects streams in Steuben, Boonville and Ava. Development along the Mohawk River, frequently within the floodzone, has resulted in frequent flooding of residential and agricultural structures and fields. Streambank erosion along the Mohawk is extremely difficult to control as the river is capable of carving a new path in every major event. One project that was recently completed by the DEC and the USFW Service involved installing rock vanes and re-establishing a flood bench on the upstream side of the Stokes Westernville Road bridge. This DOT bridge on the Town's road was at risk of major damage when extensive erosion occurred on the eastern bank. Transportation: The Town of Western is served by 18 miles of County roads, 48 miles of local roads and 14 miles of State roads including NY 46. Land Use: The Town of Western is 25% forested with much of the northern portion of the town is dedicated to State and County forest land. Agriculture along the valley and on high ground comprises nearly 40% of the land in the Town. Residential land use and vacant land cover 21% and 15% respectively. Soils: The three most common soils in the Town of Western include Bice Fine Sandy Loam, Camroden Silt Loam, and Pinckney Silt Loam. Bice soils are found on over 5500 acres in the Town
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles of Western. These soils are typically found on glacial till plains, hills and ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from granite and gneiss with variable components of sandstone and shale. Bice soils are well drained and the soil is well suited to agriculture with a slight limitation based on erodibility. Camroden silt loam soils are found on drumlinoid ridges, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from slightly acid to slightly alkaline shale and some siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, fragipan, is 14 to 21 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 16 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. These soils are suitable for agriculture but tend to be limited by wetness. Pinckney soils are found on drumlinoid ridges, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from shale and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, fragipan, is 20to 30 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 22 inches during January, February, March, April, May, December. This soil is suitable for agriculture but has a limitation based on erodibility. Other soils of note in the Town include Kalurah, Appleton, Knickerbocker and Marcy. Descriptions are included in Appendix ___. Water Resources: The Town of Western is almost entirely drained by the Mohawk River with the exception of 0.2 square miles along the western border that flow to the Great Lakes via the Canada Creek. Over 8 miles of the main stem of the Mohawk flow through the Town of Western from north to south into the reservoir at Delta. The Town is also home to over 1200 acres of regulated wetlands much of which surrounds the reservoir. Delta Dam is not located within the Town of Western. The dam is located approximately 1600 feet south of (downstream of) the Town of Western in the City of Rome. This is the only dam that would likely affect the residents of Western. A large unconsolidated aquifer follows the path of the Mohawk Valley through the Town and is capable of providing 10-100 gallons per minute. Mitigation Strategies: The Town of Western's Mitigation strategies include finishing construction on the idle salt storage facility and addressing stormwater runoff and erosion on Tannery Road and Dixon Drive. It is also important to identify structures that have been severely and repetitively damaged by their position in the floodzone to investigate flood proofing or acquisition alternatives. Hazard Mitigation Contact Information Planning Committee Member: Tom Stevens, Highway Superintendent Municipal Office: 9219 Main Street, Westernville, NY 13486 Phone: 315-827-4422 Website: http://www.townofwestern-ny.org/index.html Photos:
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Streambank restoration site on the Mohawk River looking downstream at the Stokes Westernville bridge.
c) Northwestern Regional Profiles:
The Northwestern Region identified for the Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan includes the following municipalities: The Town of Annsville, The Town and Village of Camden The Town of Florence The Town of Lee The Village of Sylvan Beach, and The Town of Vienna
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Regional Map B: 2013 Land Uses in the Northwestern Region
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Regional Map C: New parcels since 2007 in the Northwestern Region
While the communities in this region are geographically nearby, they are physiographically diverse. From the wooded Adirondack foothills of Florence to the lakefront shores of Sylvan Beach, the northwestern portion of Oneida County offers an abundance of scenic landscapes. The residents of the Northwestern Region expect heavy snowfall but are also aware of the damages that hazards such as straight line winds, ice jams, ice storms, hurricanes and severe storms can bring.
Town of Annsville: General Overview: The Town of Annsville is located along the northern border of Oneida County. There are no villages in Annsville but the Town is home to the hamlet of Taberg and Glenmore. The City of Oneida's water supply is the reservoir at the Glenmore Dam in the central portion of the Town of Annsville. Likewise, the Kessinger Dam in the eastern portion of the town is a water supply for the City of Rome. Annsville is home to 3012 residents in its 60.2 square mile area. The population density is 50 people per square mile making it one of the most sparsely populated townships in the County. The poverty level of 20.6% is relatively high compared with that of Oneida County (15.1%) and New York State (14.5%). Transportation: Annsville's residents and visitors travel on 47 miles of roads in the town. This includes 16 miles of County roads, 22 miles of local roads and 9 miles of state roads.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Land Use: Annsville's land uses include residential properties which account for 31% of the total acreage. Vacant land accounts for 33% of the acreage in town while agriculture and forested lands are both calculated at 18% each. Soils: The soils in the Town of Annsville include those with loamy textures derived from glacial till and outwash. The most prevalent soil type in Annsville includes Bice fine sandy loam with over 6000 acres mapped. Worth Loam and Windsor loamy fine sandy also comprise more than 5000 acres each. Bice soils are formed on till plains, hills, and ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from granite and gneiss with variable components of sandstone and shale. The natural drainage class is well drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Limitations for suitability for development and agriculture include erodibility. Worth loam tended to form on till plains and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from acid sandstone and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, fragipan, is 24 to 36 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 27 inches during February, March, April, May. Windsor loamy fine sand is found on terraces, deltas, and outwash plains. There are nearly 4000 acres in the Town of Annsville. The parent material consists of sandy glaciofluvial or deltaic deposits. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60inches. The natural drainage class is excessively drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Limitations to suitability for agriculture and/or development include stoniness or shallow depth of soils. Chenango Gravelly Silt Loam is found on terraces and valley trains. It covers over 4000 acres in the Town of Annsville. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, derived mainly from sandstone, shale, and siltstone. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Limitations for this soil's suitability include stoniness or shallow depths. Westbury Silt Loam formed on till plains and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from acid sandstone and siltstone. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 12 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Development and agricultural use tends to be limited by wetness of the soil. Empeyville Loam formed on till plains and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived dominantly from acid sandstone. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 17 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Limitations to agricultural and development include wetness. Dannemora gravelly fine sandy loam, has a stony component and is located on depressions. The parent material consists of loamy till derived principally from sandstone and other acid sedimentary and igneous rocks. The natural drainage class is poorly drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 3 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. The limitations to utilizing this soil for agriculture or development include wetness. These soils are hydric which can mean that they are affiliated with wetland areas. Water Resources: The Town of Annsville's land drains entirely to the Great Lakes Basin via the East and West Branches of Fish Creek and Wood Creek. There are 12 dams in or near the Town of Annsville that could affect the residents should failure occur. Annsville is home to nearly 5000 acres of regulated wetlands. A large unconsolidated aquifer comprises nearly the entire southern portion of the town and is capable of yielding 10-100 gallons per minute.
Mitigation Strategies: Annsville1: Protection around the wastewater treatment plant, a critical facility is necessary to prevent flooding and potential failure.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Mark Trnchik, Councilman Municipal Office: 9196 Main Street, Taberg, NY 13471
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Town of Camden: General Overview: The Town of Camden is located along the western border of Oneida County. The Town covers 54 square miles making it the 8th largest in Oneida County. There are over 4900 residents in the Town of Camden which has a population density of 91 persons per square mile. Fifteen (15%) percent of the population is comprised of senior citizens. The Village of Camden is located entirely within the Town of Camden. Transportation: There are over 108 miles of roads in Camden that are accessible to the public. This includes approximately 25 miles of County roads, 63 miles of Town Roads and 20 miles of State Roads including NY 69 and NY 13. Land Use: The Town of Camden is largely rural in nature. Over one-third of the land use is dedicated to residential properties while another third is classified as vacant. There is 17% of the land used for agriculture and 11% used for forest lands. Soils: The four major soil types in the Town of Camden cover 35 square miles of the Town's 54 square mile area. The remaining soils include a variety of silt loams and muck soils as well as open water. Soils in the Town of Camden include Worth Loam (121) with nearly 10,000 acres, Westbury Silt Loam (144) with over 5000 acres, Chenango Gravelly Silt Loam (38) with nearly 5000 acres and Empeyville Loam (133) with over 3000 acres. Worth soils are found on till plains, and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from acid sandstone and siltstone. Depth to a fragipan, is 24 to 36 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 27 inches during February, March, April, May. Worth soils are well suited to agriculture and have a limitation based on erosivity. Westbury soils are found on till plains and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from acid sandstone and siltstone. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 12 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. These soils are suitable for agriculture and development but are limited by wetness. Chenango soils are found on terraces and valley trains. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, derived mainly from sandstone, shale, and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. These soils are suited for agriculture and development but are limited by stoniness and shallowness. Empeyville soils are found on till plains and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived dominantly from acid sandstone. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 17 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December.These soils are well suited for agriculture and development but are limited by wetness.
Water Resources: There are 11 dams in the Town and near the Town's borders that could affect Camden's residents. Drainage over the Camden landscape flows entirely to the Great Lakes basin via the West Branch of the Fish Creek. One prominent tributary of the West Branch is the Mad River where streambank erosion can be severe and cause problems with property and public safety. The Town of Camden is home to nearly 7400 acres of DEC regulated wetlands. Much of the Town (except the southwestern region) is underlain by unconsolidated aquifers capable of yielding at least 10 gallons per minute.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Cam T&V1: Replace and upgrade pumper truck for Fire Department to enable better emergency response. Cam T&V2: Train FD volunteers to keep skills current. Cam T&V3: Purchase new Scott Air Packs. Cam T1: Stabilize the Mad River near the former Sewer Line to prevent contamination and to be able to utilize the line in the future if needed.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Tyler Henry, Codes Enforcement Officer Municipal Office: Phone: 315-337-0345 Website
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Village of Camden: General Overview: The Village of Camden is located entirely within the Town of Camden. The Village's population of 2231 residents makes it the third most populated village in the County. Camden Village encompasses 2.4 square miles. Land Use: Approximately 360 acres in the Village are developed for residential, commercial and academic purposes. However, a large portion of the Village remains quite rural. There are over 300 acres of woodland within the Village limits as well as large, undeveloped parcels. Soils: The main soil type in the village of Camden is Chenango gravelly silt loam. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, derived mainly from sandstone, shale, and siltstone. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Limitations on the soil include shallowness and stoniness. Water Resources: The Village contains two large streams: The West Branch of Fish Creek and the Mad River, a large tributary to the West Branch. Most of the Village is underlain by unconsolidated aquifers with expected yields of at least 10 gallons per minute. An abandoned water/sewer???? line has been exposed in the Mad River. Flooding of the wastewater treatment plant is a concern. Mitigation Strategies: Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Jerry Williamson, Public Works Administrator Municipal Office: 14 Church Street, Camden, NY 13316 Phone: Website: None
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Town of Florence: General Overview: The Town of Florence is located in the northwestern corner of Oneida County and borders Lewis County to the north and Oswego County to the north and west. There are 1025 residents in the Town of Florence covering an area of 54.9 square miles. Florence's population density of 18.66 persons per square mile is the second lowest in Oneida County. The poverty level of 16.6% is higher than the Oneida County value of 15.1% and the NYS value of 14.5%. Transportation: Florence is served by 84 miles of roads including 26 miles of County roads, 57 miles of local roads and just 1.1 miles of state roads.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Land Use: Florence's land use contains very little agriculture. Only 6.4% of the total area is dedicated to farming. Approximately 32% is classified as residential, 29.5% is considered vacant and 31% is classified as forested. There are several tracts of State regulated forestland and forested wetlands in the Town of Florence. Soils: The soils in Florence are similar in nature to its neighbor Annsville to the east. Worth loam comprises 33% of the soils found in Florence. Westbury Silt Loam covers 17% of the land, Bice covers 15% of the land and Empeyville covers 13% of the land. Together, these 4 soil types constitute 78% of the soils found in the Town of Florence. Worth loam tended to form on till plains and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from acid sandstone and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, fragipan, is 24 to 36 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 27 inches during February, March, April, May. Westbury Silt Loam formed on till plains and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from acid sandstone and siltstone. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 12 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Development and agricultural use tends to be limited by wetness of the soil.Bice soils are formed on till plains, hills, and ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from granite and gneiss with variable components of sandstone and shale. The natural drainage class is well drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Limitations for suitability for development and agriculture include erodibility. Empeyville Loam formed on till plains and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived dominantly from acid sandstone. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 17 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Limitations to agricultural and development include wetness.
Water Resources: Most of the drainage in the Town of Florence is divided between the East and West Branches of Fish Creek. The Mad River flows from Florence into the West Branch of the Fish Creek. An unconsolidated aquifer is located along the path of the Mad River and cuts from the northwest to the southeastern portion of the Town. The aquifer is capable of yielding 10-100 gallons per minute. A small section on the western border (0.4 square miles) flows to the Salmon River. There are 9 dams in and around the vicinity of Florence whose failure could affect residents. There are nearly 4300 acres of wetlands in the Town of Florence. The floodzones located in the Town of Florence are not extensive. There are small areas on the western border of the Town that do not appear to have development within them. In addition, the corridor of the Mad River is mapped as a floodzone.
Mitigation Strategies: Flo1: Ensure that bridges and culverts are properly sized and maintained in order to prevent flooding of roads and personal property. Flo 2: Trim dead and dying tree limbs along roadways.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Tyler Henry, Codes Enforcement Officer Municipal Office: Phone: 315-337-0345 Website: None
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles General Overview: The Town of Lee encompasses over 45 square miles in Northern Oneida County and is home to 6486 residents. The population density is 143.79 persons per square mile. Transportation: The Town of Lee is served by over 102 miles of roads. There are 25 miles of County roads, nearly 70 miles of local roads and 10 miles of state roads including NY 26. Land Use: The Town of Lee is nearly 40% residential and 35% vacant land. There are still some active farms in the Town of Lee where 18% of the land is classified as agricultural. Forested areas in the Town comprise approximately 10% of the land use. Soils: The soils in the Town of Lee are comprised of silt loams including Pinckney (covering over 6300 acres), and Camroden (covering over 6000 acres). There are also over 6000 acres of Alton Gravelly Loam and over 2000 acres of Bice fine sandy loam. Marcy silt loam covers over 2000 acres of land. Pinckney silt loam is found on drumlinoid ridges and tillplains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from shale and siltstone. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 22 inches during January, February, March, April, May, December. Soils tend to be suitable for agriculture and development but may have limitations based on erosivity. Alton gravelly loam, is found on deltas, outwash plains,and terraces. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, derived mainly from acidic rocks, with some limestone below 40 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. These soils are typically well suited to agriculture and development but may have limitations based on shallowness or stoniness. Camroden silt loam is found on till plains and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from slightly acid to slightly alkaline shale and some siltstone. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 16 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December.Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 6 percent. The soil is suitable for agriculture and development but may have limitations based on erosivity. Bice fine sandy loam is found on till plains, hills, and ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from granite and gneiss with variable components of sandstone and shale. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. These soils are suitable for agriculture and development but may have limitations based on erosivity. Marcy silt loam is found in depressions. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from acid shale and siltstone. The natural drainage class is poorly drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 0 inches during January, February, March, April, May. These soils are not well suited to agriculture or development and are limited by wetness.
Water Resources: Approximately 20 square miles of the Town of Lee are underlain by unconsolidated aquifers. There are over 4000 acres of regulated wetlands in the Town of Lee. Drainage is the Town of Lee is directed to two major basins: the Great Lakes Basin and the Mohawk River. The streams flowing toward the Great Lakes are drained by tributaries of the East Branch of Fish Creek and Wood Creek. These streams drain approximately 75% of the land in the Town of Lee. The streams flowing to the Mohawk are first directed to the Delta Reservoir and include Stringer Brook and the West Branch of the Mohawk River. Approximately 300 acres of the western portion of the Delta Reservoir is located in the Town of Lee. The City of Rome's water supply reservoirs are also located in the Town of Lee. There are at least 6 dams in the Town of Lee and near the town's borders that could affect the residents of the Town of Lee.
Mitigation Strategies: Lee1: Stream stabilization and culvert repair on Pilmore Drive. Lee2: Belcher Road bank repair. Lee3: River Road Bank repair. Lee4: Find a location for a dry fire hydrant.
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Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: John Urtz, Town Supervisor Municipal Office: 5808 Stokes Lee Center Road, Lee Center, NY 13363 Phone: 315-336-3438 Website: http://townofleeny.org/content/
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Village of Sylvan Beach: General Overview: The Village of Sylvan Beach is a hub for Summer recreation on the East Shore of Oneida Lake. It is home to many seasonal residents and camps and business that support the tourism industry. Sylvan Beach's population of 897 residents live within the Village's 0.7 square mile area. Land Use: There are over 630 parcels in the Village that are residential properties. An additional 274 are classified as vacant land. Seventy-one (71) parcels are commercial and/or recreational. Soils: The most prominent soil types in the Village of Sylvan Beach are Covert loamy sand and Wareham loamy fine sand. Covert loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes. The parent material consists of sandy glaciofluvial deposits. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 24 inches during January, February, March, April, December. These soils are limited by wetness. Wareham loamy fine sand slopes are 0 to 3 percent. This component is found in depressions. The parent material consists of sandy glaciofluvial or deltaic deposits. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 12inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Development on Wareham soils is limited by wetness. Water Resources: The Village is bounded by Fish Creek and the Barge Canal as well as Oneida Lake. There are 25 acres of DEC regulated wetlands in the wooded areas within the Village limits. Floodzones surround the major waterbodies but much of the developed area is not within the mapped floodzone. Marina Drive is a subdivision within the floodzone adjacent to Fish Creek. Ice on Oneida Lake flooding into the Village. Mitigation Strategies: SylvB 1: Investigate options for beach replenishment when ice damage has occurred. SylvB2: Initiate Public Education for both flood damage prevention and flood evacuation.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Joe Benedict, DPW Supervisor Municipal Office: 808 Marina Drive, Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 Phone: 315-763-4844 Website: http://villageofsylvanbeach.org/content/
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Town of Vienna: General Overview: The Town of Vienna is home to 5440 people. The Town covers 95 square miles including the area of Oneida Lake which would make it the largest municipality in the County. The land area alone is over 61.4 square miles. Population density for the Town of Vienna is 88.3 persons per square mile. Transportation: Over 130 miles of roads serve the residents of the Town of Vienna. This includes approximately 20 miles each of County and State Roads with over 90 miles of local roads.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Land Use: The majority of the land in the Town of Vienna is considered vacant which comprises over 40% of the land use. Just under 40% of the land use is residential. There is an active agricultural presence in the Town but only 10% of the land is classified as agricultural. There is also approximately 10% of the land that is forested. There are several campgrounds in the Town of Vienna along the Fish Creek. Soils: The main soil types in the Town of Vienna include 5500 acres of Collose gravelly loam, 4300 acres of Westbury silt loam, over 4000 acres of Windsor loamy fine sand and also 4000 acres of Worth loam. Collosse gravelly loam is found on deltas, outwash plains and terraces. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits derived mainly from sandstone or granitic rock. The natural drainage class is excessively drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Soils are well suited to development and agriculture but can be limited by stoniness and shallowness. Westbury soils are found on till plains and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from acid sandstone and siltstone. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 12 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. These soils are suitable for agriculture and development but are limited by wetness. Windsor loamy fine sand is found on terraces, deltas, and outwash plains. There are nearly 4000 acres in the Town of Annsville. The parent material consists of sandy glaciofluvial or deltaic deposits. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60inches. The natural drainage class is excessively drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Limitations to suitability for agriculture and/or development include stoniness or shallow depth of soils. Worth soils are found on till plains, and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from acid sandstone and siltstone. Depth to a fragipan, is 24 to 36 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 27 inches during February, March, April, May. Worth soils are well suited to agriculture and have a limitation based on erosivity. Water Resources: There are over 21,000 acres of Oneida Lake located within the boundaries of the Town of Vienna. There are nearly 10 miles of Oneida Lake's shoreline in the Town of Vienna. There are over 13,000 acres of regulated wetlands in the Town of Vienna. The Town's land drains to the Great Lakes Basin via several creeks including Oneida Creek, Wood Creek, Fish Creek and Little River. There are at least 9 dams that are located within or near the Town boundaries that would affect the residents in the Town of Camden. The Town of Vienna is underlain by only a small area that is a mapped unconsolidated aquifer in the northern portion of the Town.
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Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Kay Kin, Town Planning Board member Municipal Office: 2083 NY 49, North Bay, NY 13123 Phone: 315-245-2191 Website: http://townofvienna.ny.gov/
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The Southern Region of the Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee comprises the following municipalities: Town of Augusta Town of Bridgewater Village of Bridgewater
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This Region is known for abundant and productive farms but also increasing residential and commercial development. The area is drained by three of the four major river basins present in Oneida County including the Great Lakes, the Mohawk and the Upper Susquehanna. The highest point in Oneida County at Tassel Hill is located in this Region. While winter storms tend to bring heavy snowfall, this region is well prepared for deep snow and cold temperatures. However, it is the increasingly intense rain storms that have affected the area in recent years have brought severe damages and devastating flooding. In June of 2013, this region suffered extensive damages to private and public properties prompting both federal and state funding directives. Like the remainder of Oneida County, this area is also susceptible to ice storms, small streams are susceptible to ice jams, water supply contamination is a threat to residents and there are multiple dams that are in poor condition and need remediation or removal.
Town of Augusta: General Overview: The Town of Augusta is located in the southwestern corner of Oneida County. The population of 2020 resides in the 27.7 square mile township. The population density
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles of just under 73 persons per square mile makes it one of the 10 least populated towns in Oneida County. The Town is home to a burgeoning population of Amish residents. The Village of Oriskany Falls is located in the southeast corner of Augusta. Transportation: The 98.5 miles of roads serving Augusta's residents are nearly 75% local roads owned and maintained by the Town of Augusta. There are approximately 17 miles of County roads and only 6.6 miles of State roads including NY 26. Land Use: The Town of Augusta is largely rural with 63% of the land base dedicated to agriculture. This is the largest percentage of agricultural land use of any community in Oneida County. An additional 27% of the land in Augusta is classified as residential. While there are large parcels of wooded land, there is very little land in the Town that is classified as woodland. Soils: The soils in the Town of Augusta are, as expected, well suited to agricultural purposes. There are over 7600 acres in the Town that are mapped as Honeoye Silt Loam which is prime farmland. Honeoye soils are found on till plains and drumlins. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from limestone, dolomite, and calcareous shale, and from lesser amounts of sandstone andsiltstone. The natural drainage class is well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 72 inches during March, April, May. Honeoye soils can be prone to erosion. There are approximately 2700 acres of Cazenovia silt loam which is also prime farmland. Cazenovia silt loam is found on till plains and reworked lake plains. The parent material consists of loamy till that contains limestone with an admixture of reddish lake-laid clays or reddish clayshale. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during March, April, May. Like the Honeoye soils, Cazenovia soils tend to be limited by erosion potential. Water Resources: Over 13000 acres in the Town drain to the Great Lakes Basin while the remaining 4600 drain to the Mohawk via the Oriskany Creek watershed. The Oriskany Creek watershed includes the Deans Creek sub-watershed as well as the main channel of the Oriskany and the headwaters. The Great Lakes basin receives the majority of Augusta's drainage including the Sconondoa and Taylor Creeks, both of which are tributary to Oneida Creek that enters Oneida Lake. There are only 200 acres of regulated wetlands in the Town of Augusta, an anomaly for Oneida County townships. There is one mapped unconsolidated aquifer in the Town of Augusta. This feature underlies the main stem of the Sconondoa Creek. There are only 3 mapped dams in the Town of Augusta that could affect residents. Two of these are located in the Village of Oriskany Falls. Major repetitive flooding in the hamlet of Knoxboro affects ___ residents. Major property damages were realized by the residents in this area and recur every time that a heavy rain occurs. It is possible that the culvert on North Road is undersized. Flooding on NY 26 and Knoxboro Road occurs when the Sconondoa Creek overtops its banks during severe storms. Mitigation Strategies: AUG1: Address severe repetitive flooding on Knoxboro Road in the hamlet of Knoxboro. AUG2: Address flooding of Knoxboro Road at the Sconondoa Creek Bridge by right-sizing the culvert.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Dan Houseman, Council member Municipal Office: 185 North Main Street, Oriskany Falls, NY 13425 Phone: 315-821-2149 Website: shared with Village of Oriskany Falls; http://villageoforiskanyfalls.org/content/Generic/View/3
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Flooding in the hamlet of Knoxboro in June of 2013.
Town of Marshall: General Overview: Set almost entirely in the Oriskany Valley, the Town of Marshall's rural landscape is home to multiple farms and residents. The Town of Marshall covers over 32 square miles and is home to over 2100 residents. The population density of 65 persons per square mile is one of the lowest in Oneida County. The village of Waterville is situated on the southern border of the Town. A portion of the Village is also located within the Town of Sangerfield. The Town of Marshall contains the hamlet of Deansboro, the commercial area within the Town. Transportation: Of the 77 miles of roads that serve the Town of Marshall, 17 miles are County Roads, 14 miles are State Roads including NY 12B, NY 315 and NY 12. Over 45 miles of local roads are found in the Town of Marshall. Land Use: The Town of Marshall is home to approximately half of the limestone quarry that is owned and operated by Hanson. Much of the rip rap used in Oneida County is derived from this quarry. Marshall is largely agricultural with 53% of the land use classified as farmland. Over one- third of the land is classified as residential. Soils: There are multiple soil groups present in the Town of Marshall but the most prominent are the Nellis Silt Loam (176) which covers over 4300 acres and Lansing silt loam which covers 2700 acres in the Town. Nellis is found on hills, drumlinoid ridges, and till plains. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till. The natural drainage class is well drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Nellis soils are suitable for agriculture but are somewhat limited by erosivity. Lansing silt loam is found on drumlinoid ridges, hills, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from shale, limestone, sandstone, and siltstone. The natural drainage class is well drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Like Nellis soils, Lansing soils are quite productive but have a limitation based on erosion potential. Page 71 of 115
Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Water Resources: There are over 1300 acres of regulated wetlands in the Town of Marshall. Almost the entire town drains via the Oriskany Creek and tributaries to the Mohawk River. A small portion of the Town's southeastern corner drains to the upper Susquehanna. The Town is underlain by over 7000 acres of mapped unconsolidated aquifers. There are at least 2 dams within the town's boundaries that could affect residents in the Town of Marshall. Residents in the Town of Marshall suffered extensive damages as a result of severe storms and flooding in the Summer of 2013. The small stream that drains West Hill Road was swollen and caused the stormwater infrastructure on NY 12B in the hamlet of Deansboro to fail. In addition, the meandering Big Creek located alongside NY 315 regularly floods and has several unstable banks. Not the least of which is the streambank located upstream of the Waterville Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Town of Marshall has also suffered extensive damage in the past due to a fire at the Town Barn. Mitigation Strategies: Marshall1: Replacement and right-sizing of DOT culvert on NY 12B in the Hamlet of Deansboro where major blockage occurred on June 28th and contributed to widespread damages in the Town of Marshall. Marshall2: Address stream conditions on Big Creek from Waterville to Deansboro. The stream is a tributary to the Oriskany and has many areas that are severely eroding. At one location, the erosion is threatening a streambank just above the Village of Waterville's wastewater treatment plant making this area a high priority. In other portions of the stream, private residences are too close to the stream bank which is severely eroding. UPDATE: The Marshall3: Remediate Stormwater Runoff issues in the Earl Manor subdivision. Marshall4: Reduce drifting on roads during winter especially on NY 12. WV3: Marshall is partnering with the Town of Sangerfield and the Village of Waterville on the Bacon Street Flooding mitigation project at the Bus Garage.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Nelson Blau, Town Supervisor, Deansboro Fire Dept. Municipal Office: NY 12 B, Deansboro, NY 13328 Phone: 315-841-4473 Website: http://townofmarshall.com/content
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Town of Bridgewater General Overview: The Town of Bridgewater is located in the southeastern corner of Oneida County. It contains the Village of Bridgewater entirely. The Town of Bridgewater's population of 1522 reside in the 23.8 square mile area with a population density of 63.8 persons per square mile. The Town is famed for its flats equipped with deep, fertile soils and little to no topography. Transportation: The Town of Bridgewater is one of only 2 in the County with federal roadways. This includes US 20. Of the 46 miles of roads in the Town, there are 14 County, 22 local and 5 State routes. Land Use: Bridgewater, like its neighbors Marshall and Sangerfield, is home to many small ( and a few large) dairy farms. Soils: The soils in the Town of Bridgewater are predominantly Honeoye silt loam, which is found on till plains and drumlins. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from limestone, dolomite, and calcareous shale, and from lesser amounts of sandstone and siltstone. The natural drainage class is well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 72 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. These soils are quite productive but could be limited by erosion potential. Chadakoin Silt Loam comprises over 2500 acres of land in the Town of Bridgewater. These soils are found on drumlinoid ridges,hills, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from siltstone, sandstone, and smaller amounts of shale. The natural drainage class is well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 43 inches during February, March, April. The soils is highly productive but may be limited by erosion potential. Manlius silt loam covers over 2200 acres of land in the Town of Bridgewater. It is found on till plains, ridges, and benches. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from local acid shale bedrock. The natural drainage class is well drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Manlius soils are somewhat limited by shallowness.
Water Resources: The Town of Bridgewater drains almost entirely to the Upper Susquehanna Watershed via the Unadilla River and its tributaries. A very small portion of the northern end of the Town drains to the Sauquoit Creek Watershed, a tributary of the Mohawk. There are approximately 5 dams in the Town of Bridgewater that could affect residents should failure occur. Nearly 1700 acres of wetlands occur in the Town of Bridgewater. Over 6000 acres of the Town is underlain by unconfined aquifers that have been mapped by the USGS.
Mitigation Strategies: BW T1: Stormwater management plan for the Town to address repetitive flooding. BW T2: Stabilization of the ditch behind the Fitch farm near the mobile home park where frequent flooding is an issue. BW T3: Replace and right-size the Donley Road Culvert.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Dale DeKing, Town Supervisor Municipal Office: 404 State Route 8, Bridgewater, NY 13313 Phone: 315-822-6808 Website: http://townofbridgewaterny.org/content
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Damage to corn ground in the Town of Bridgewater following heavy rains from Irene and Lee in 2011.
Town of Paris General Overview: The Town of Paris is located on the eastern border of Oneida County and neighbors the Towns of Bridgewater, Winfield, Litchfield, Frankfort, New Hartford, Kirkland, and Marshall. The population of over 4400 residents occupy the 31.5 square miles of the Town resulting in a population density of 140 persons per square mile. This is similar to Westmoreland, Vernon, Lee and Marcy. The Town of Paris contains the Village of Clayville and the hamlets of Cassville and Sauquoit. Transportation: Of the 89 miles of roads serving the Town of Paris, 28 miles are County roads, 11 miles are state roads including NY 8. The remaining 50 miles of roads are owned and maintained by the Town of Paris. This includes Kehoe Road where a major landslide has created conversations about the merits of closure versus repair. Land Use: The Town of Paris is in transition from agricultural to residential land use. However, over 55% of the land base remains classified as agricultural. In addition, 26% of the land use is residential and 14% is vacant. Soils: The soils in the Town of Paris include over 2700 acres of Lansing Silt Loam, approximately 2500 acres of Howard Gravelly Loam and a nearly equal portion of over 2000 acres each of Honeoye silt loam and Nellis Silt Loam. Lansing silt loam is found on drumlinoid ridges, hills, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from shale, limestone,
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles sandstone, and siltstone. The natural drainage class is well drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Lansing soils tend to be quite productive but can be limited by erosion potential. Howard gravelly loam is found on valley trains and terraces. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, containing significant amounts of limestone. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Howard soils are productive but tend to be limited by the stoniness. Honeoye silt loam is found on till plains and drumlins. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from limestone, dolomite, and calcareous shale, and from lesser amounts of sandstone and siltstone. The natural drainage class is well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 72 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. These soils are quite productive but could be limited by erosion potential. Nellis is found on hills, drumlinoid ridges, and till plains. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till. The natural drainage class is well drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Nellis soils are suitable for agriculture but are somewhat limited by erosivity. Water Resources: The majority of the Town of Paris drains to the Mohawk River via the Sauquoit Creek, and, to a lesser degree, via tributaries to the Oriskany Creek. The main channel of the Sauquoit Creek traverses from South to North through the center of Town along NY 8 and Oneida Street, the former NY 8. The southern-most portion of the town drains to the Upper Susquehanna Watershed via tributaries to the Unadilla River. There are over 1440 acres of regulated wetlands in the Town. There are 5 dams in the Town of Paris that could affect residents in the event of failure. This includes the Clayville Dam in the Village of Clayville that is failing and is in need of either removal or remediation. Proposals include retrofitting the dam for hydro-electric generation. There are over 11,000 acres of unconfined aquifers underlying the Town of Paris along the Sauquoit Creek channel and to the western side of the Town. The Town of Paris is the only municipality in the Southern Region that is a regulated MS4 community (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System). MS4 communities are regulated by the DEC and must address 6 Minimum Control Measures in an annual plan to improve the quality of stormwater discharging from their storm sewers. As stormwater related flooding is also a major issue of concern within the Town of Paris and contributes to water quality concerns, the Town of Paris has dedicated staff and resources to addressing stormwater runoff. Landslides, severe storms and flooding, Mitigation Strategies: Paris 1: Stormwater Infrastructure Retrofits on Willow Brook Lane, Church Road, Gridley Blvd, Butler Road, and Oneida Street to prevent future flooding. Paris 2: Latus Road Bank Stabilization Paris 3: Dam Rehabilitation??? Same as #5?? Paris 4: Mudslide stabilization on Route 8 Paris 5: Rehabiliation of Dam on Latus Road Paris 6: Re-build Kehoe Road Paris 6a: Abandon Kehoe Road
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Gina Lamonte, Town of Paris Codes Enforcement Officer Municipal Office: 2580 Sulphur Springs Road, Sauquoit, NY 13456 Phone: (315) 839-5400 Website: http://town.paris.ny.us/content
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Damage to the Railroad following Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee along Route 8 in the Town of Paris.
Town of Sangerfield: General Overview: The Town of Sangerfield is largely rural with growing commercial and residential areas. Sangerfield is located along the southern border of Oneida County. Sangerfield contains much of the village of Waterville. The remainder of the Village is located within the Town of Marshall. The Town of Sangerfield is home to 2561 residents who occupy the 30.8 square mile township. The Town's population density is 83 persons per square mile. Transportation: The Town of Sangerfield is served by 66 miles of public roads. Of these, 15 miles are owned by the County, 6 miles are owned and maintained by NYSDOT, and 34 miles are owned and maintained by the town of Sangerfield. An additional 10 miles are US Route 20 which goes in an east/west direction through Town. Land Use: The Town of Sangerfield maintains approximately 42% of parcels as agricultural, 24% residential and 19% currently classified as vacant. Forested lands including several parcels of State forestland comprises approximately 10% of the parcels in the Town. Soils: The predominant soil type in the Town of Sangerfield is Mardin Loam which covers over 2500 acres in the Town. There are over 2200 acres of Lansing silt loam in the Town of Sangerfield. Equal portions of Manlius channery silt loam and Venango silt loam occur in the town with just over 2030 acres of each. Mardin loam is found on drumlinoid ridges, hills, and till
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from acid sedimentary rock. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 21 inches during January, February, March, April, May, December. Mardin soils are productive but could be limited by wetness. Lansing silt loam is found on drumlinoid ridges, hills, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from shale, limestone, sandstone, and siltstone. The natural drainage class is well drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Lansing soils tend to be quite productive but can be limited by erosion potential. Manlius channery silt loam is found on till plains, ridges,and benches. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from local acid shale bedrock. The natural drainage class is well drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. The soils are productive but can be limited by stoniness. Venango silt loam is found on till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from acid siltstone, shale, and sandstone, with a minor component of limestone. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 12 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. These soils are productive but can be limited by wetness. Water Resources: The majority of the land in the Town of Sangerfield (over 13,000 acres) drains to the Upper Susquehanna River basin via the Unadilla River and the Upper Chenango and their tributaries. The remainder of the land drains to the Mohawk River via the Oriskany Creek and tributaries. There are 9 dams in the Town of Sangerfield that could affect residents should failure occur. Sangerfield is home to over 2500 acres of regulated wetlands. The Town is underlain by over 5400 acres of unconfined aquifers. The Town of Sangerfield has had limited problems with flooding although a serious problem occurs at the Waterville Bus Garage on the border with Marshall. There are also areas that are susceptible to landslides in the Town. Mitigation Strategies: WV3: Sangerfield is partnering with the Town of Marshall and the Village of Waterville on the Bacon Street Flooding mitigation project at the Bus Garage. Sangerfield1: Install salt storage facility at the town barn.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Kevin Kelley, Town Supervisor Municipal Office: 1084 State Route 12, Sangerfield, NY 13455 Phone: 315-841-4884 Website: none
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Gully erosion on farmland in the Town of Sangerfield.
Village of Waterville: General Overview: The Village of Waterville is known as the "Hop Capital of the World" because of its long history of growing the plant used in beer making. While hops were destroyed by blue mold, there are several local producers who are trying to resurrect the crop. Waterville's village limits encompass 1.3 square miles in the southern portion of Oneida County. The Village is located both in the Town of Marshall and the Town of Sangerfield. Seniors comprise approximately 20% of the population of 1583 residents in the Village. The Village's poverty level is relatively high with 15.5% of the population listed below the poverty level. Transportation: NY 12 and NY 315 comprise the 1.87 miles of State Roads in the Village. All of the other remaining roads are owned and maintained by the Village DPW. Land Use: While the Village of Waterville is largely developed and has a population density of 1118 persons per square mile, there are large tracts of agricultural land within the Village limits. There are approximately 240 acres in the Village that are still actively farmed. Soils: The most prominent soil type in the Village is Pittsfield loam, which is found on hills, drumlinoid ridges and till plains. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till. The natural drainage class is well drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of72 inches. While these soils are productive, they may be limited by erosivity. Water Resources: All but a few acres in the Southwest corner of the Village drain to the Oriskany Creek. The main tributary of the Oriskany in this region is Big Creek. There is one dam in the Village limits that could affect residents should failure occur. There are no state regulated wetlands within the Village limits. Almost the entire village is underlain by an unconfined aquifer. Flooding from severe storms as well as subsequent erosion issues along Big Creek. Mitigation Strategies: WV1: Stabilize streambank on Big Creek upstream of the WWTP.
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Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Jamie Bechy, DPW Superintendent Municipal Office: 122 Barton Ave, Waterville, NY 13480 Phone: (315) 841-4221 Website: http://watervilleny.com/vilofwaterville.htm
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Flooding on the downstream side of Bacon Street in the Village of Waterville on June 28, 2013.
Village of Clayville: General Overview: The historic Village of Clayville is named for Henry Clay who visited the area. Clayville's population of 350 occupies the Village's area of 0.4 square miles. Of the Villages in Oneida County, only Barneveld and Prospect are smaller at 0.2 square miles each. Clayville and Remsen Village are the same area but Remsen's population density is nearly twice that of Clayville's. Clayville is located entirely within the Town of Paris. Transportation: The Village of Clayville contains a small segment of NY 8 but the remainder of roads in the Village are owned and maintained by the municipality. The NY Susquehanna RR line runs through the Village of Clayville. Land Use: Soils: Water Resources: The entirety of the Village of Clayville drains to the Sauquoit Creek and includes approximately 1.6 miles of the main channel of the stream. An unconfined aquifer is mapped along the Sauquoit Valley. Approximately 30 acres within the Village are DEC regulated wetlands. There are two dams in the Village of Clayville and one dam on the Village's eastern Page 79 of 115
Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles border. The major concern, however, is with the Clayville dam that has fallen into disrepair. The structure needs to be either removed, a costly proposition, or retrofitted for an alternate purpose of either flood control or hydroelectric power generation. Clayville was exempted from the MS4 program in approximately 2006. Clayville Dam failure, stormwater related flooding. Mitigation Strategies: Clay1: Complete addition to the firehouse. Clay2: Retrofit the Clayville Dam to stabilize the structure and produce hydropower.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Earl Wengert, Council member Municipal Office: 2505 Foundry Road, Clayville, NY 13322 Phone: (315) 839-6222 Website: None
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Main Street is closed following the flooding of June of 2013. Village of Oriskany Falls: General Overview: The Village of Oriskany Falls is located in the southwest corner of the Town of Augusta. It's population of 700 resides in the 0.5 square mile Village. The population density in the Village is 1464 persons per square mile. The village of Oriskany Falls has the highest percentage of Seniors out of every municipality in the County at over 39.5%. Transportation: Land Use: Hanson Aggregates owns only approximately 19 acres in the Village but the limestone quarry that they own and operate borders much of the northeastern corner of the Village. While the Main Street area of the Village is largely built out, there are approximately 90 acres that are predominantly wooded and an additional 35 that are agricultural fields. These undeveloped areas coincide with steep slopes. Page 80 of 115
Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Soils: The soils in the Village of Oriskany Falls are predominantly Howard-Alton gravelly silt loams that occur on steep slopes and Howard Gravelly Loam. Howard gravelly loam is found on valley trains and terraces. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, containing significant amounts of limestone. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Howard soils are productive but tend to be limited by the stoniness. Water Resources: The entire village drains to the Oriskany Creek which flows through the municipality. There are 2 dams within the Village that could affect residents should failure occur. Flooding at the Fire Department facility in the southern portion of the Village is an annual problem. As this is a critical facility, mitigating the frequent flooding caused by stormwater runoff is a high priority. Mitigation Strategies: Ofalls1: Install Stormwater Detention at the Oriskany Falls Fire Department a critical facility.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Robert Bowie, DPW Superintendent Municipal Office: 185 North Main Street, Oriskany Falls, NY 13425 Phone: (315) 821-7275 Website: http://villageoforiskanyfalls.org/content
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Village of Bridgewater: General Overview: The Village of Bridgewater is located in the southeast corner of Oneida County within the Town of Bridgewater. The Village's population of 470 occupies the 0.6 square mile municipality. An anomaly about the Village of Bridgewater is that the percentage of the Page 81 of 115
Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles population living below the poverty level is the highest in Oneida County at 33.1%. This is more than twice the County level, the State level and the National Level. The Village of Bridgewater is proceeding with a village dissolution feasibility study with the town, and a NY Department of State technical assistant. The village board has informed the town board that the village would fund an update of our 2000 Stormwater Prevention Study that was prepared for us by Engineer Richard Elliott. At our Monday, August 19, 2013 meeting, Engineer Jack Dodson, a former associate of Richard Elliott, met with our village board to discuss this plan update. Dodson will be preparing a proposal for the village to consider. He feels, given the very low median family income for the village, that we have a very good chance for funding, should the town choose to further this project. Transportation: South Street is NY 8, State Street is US 20 and there are 0.7 miles of locally owned and maintained roads in the Village of Bridgewater. The Utica/Chenango/Susquehanna Valley tracks are located in the northeastern portion of the village. Land Use: There are three agricultural parcels in the Village comprising approximately 200 acres. Approximately 200 acres are dedicated to residential land use. Approximately 120 acres are classified as vacant parcels - some of these are over 40 acres. There are 78 acres in the Village dedicated to mobile home parks. Soils: Soils in the Village are mostly Honeyoe Silt Loam. Honeoye silt loam is found on till plains and drumlins. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from limestone, dolomite, and calcareous shale, and from lesser amounts of sandstone and siltstone. The natural drainage class is well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 72 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. These soils are quite productive but could be limited by erosion potential. Water Resources: There are over 90 acres of regulated wetlands in the Village of Bridgewater which is nearly one-quarter of the village's area. The entire village drains to the West Branch of the Unadilla River, a tributary to the Upper Susquehanna River Basin. There are no dams in the Village of Bridgewater. The entire village is underlain by an unconfined aquifer.
Mitigation Strategies: BW V1: Flood Mitigation including streambank reinforcement and detention basin construction BW V2: Update the Village's Stormwater Study completed by local PE.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Gary Comstock, Mayor Municipal Office: PO Box 396, Bridgewater, NY 13313 Phone: (315) 822-6776 Website: http://villageofbridgewater.org/content/
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e) South Central Regional Profiles
The South Central Region of Oneida County includes the following municipalities: Village of Clinton Town of Kirkland Town and Village of New Hartford Village of New York Mills Village of Yorkville Town of Whitestown Village of Whitesboro
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Regional Map B: 2013 Land Use in the South Central Region
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Regional Map C: New parcels since 2007 in the South Central Region
While this is the smallest of the Hazard Mitigation Regions geographically with just over 100 square miles of area, the population is the greatest here. Within the 10 municipalities that are located within this region, 127,940 people live here. This comprises 49% of the population of the County. The South Central Region is the hub of commercial and residential development in the County. The combination of the high population density, high development and the proximity to natural resources such as the Sauquoit Creek and the Oriskany Creek, stormwater and flooding issues have become major issues of concern. Every community in this region is also an MS4 regulated community.
Town of Kirkland: General Overview: The Town of Kirkland borders the towns of New Hartford, Whitestown, Westmoreland, Paris, Marshall, Augusta and Vernon. Kirkland is an evolving community that once had a strong agricultural and rural presence but is now experiencing residential and commercial development pressures. The Town is home to 10315 residents in the 33.8 square mile area. The Town contains the Village of Clinton entirely.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Transportation: The Town of Kirkland is served by 96 miles of roads. There are 26 miles of County roads and 18 miles of State Roads including NY 5. NY 5 is especially important in the Town because the bridge on the Oriskany floods several times a year creating the need for detoured traffic and stressing the local road network. The remaining 52 miles of roads in the Town of Kirkland are owned and maintained by the Town. There are no active rail lines or canal ways in the town of Kirkland. However, the former Chenango Canal and adjacent tow path is located through the center of the Town and is utilized for recreational purposes. Land Use: The Town of Kirkland remains 35% agricultural, 29% residential and 25% vacant parcels. The central 3 square miles of the Town within the Oriskany Creek corridor is largely mapped as FEMA floodzones prone to inundation on an annual basis. Soils: The soils in the Town of Kirkland are predominantly silt loams derived from glacial till. Cazenovia silt loam comprises over 6700 acres of the Town. Cazenovia silt loam is found on till plains, and reworked lake plains. The parent material consists of loamy till that contains limestone with an admixture of reddish lake-laid clays or reddish clay shale. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 3 percent. Honeoye silt loam, is found on till plains and drumlins. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from limestone, dolomite, and calcareous shale, and from lesser amounts of sandstone andsiltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 20 to 32 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soilis not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 72 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent. Lansing silt loam, is found on drumlinoid ridges, hills and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from shale, limestone, sandstone, and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 32 to 60 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within40 inches, typically, does not exceed 2 percent.
Water Resources: There are 6 dams located within the Town of Kirkland that could affect residents should failure occur. There are approximately 350 acres of land that are considered regulated DEC wetlands. With the exception of 13 acres in the southwestern corner of the Town, the entire town drains to the Mohawk River. Over 17,000 acres are directed to the Oriskany Creek via the main channel of the Oriskany as well as from Deans Creek, a major tributary. Over 4300 acres drain to the Mohawk via tributaries to the Sauquoit Creek. Similar to the floodzone, the central corridor of the Town has a mapped unconfined aquifer.
Mitigation Strategies: Kirk1: St. Mary's Creek Stormwater Management Kirk2: Oriskany Creek streambank stabilization Kirk3: Replace and upgrade bridge on Norton Ave over the Oriskany Page 86 of 115
Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Kirk4: Identify and remove woody debris from the main channel of the Oriskany. Kirk5: Investigate flood mitigation projects in the town to address severe repetitive losses. Consider the use of practices such as property acquisition, stormwater detention, green infrastructure and right-sizing infrastructure based on current watershed calculations. Kirk6: Replace bridge on Grant Street that collapsed in the June 28th flood.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Jon Scott, Highway Superintendent Municipal Office: 3699 St. Rt. 12B, Clinton, NY 13323 Phone: (315) 853-5082 Website: http://townofkirkland.org/content
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Flooding on Norton Ave in the Town of Kirkland from the Oriskany Creek on June 28, 2013.
Town of New Hartford: General Overview: The Town of New Hartford is located in southeastern Oneida County. The Town borders the City of Utica, the Towns of Kirkland, Whitestown and Paris in Oneida County. The Town borders the Town of Frankfort in Herkimer County. The Town of New Hartford is the most urbanized of all townships in the County and is considered the commercial hub of the county. Extensive residential and commercial development throughout the town has created a thriving economy but also widespread stormwater management issues including frequent flooding. Approximately 8.5% of the population of Oneida County resides in the Town of New Hartford. The Page 87 of 115
Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Town includes the villages of New Hartford and the southern portion of the Village of New York Mills. The population of 22,166 resides in the 25.4 square mile area for a population density of 874 persons per square mile. Over 25% of the population in New Hartford is comprised of Seniors. This is the highest of any township in the County and the third highest of any municipality in the County. Transportation: Approx. 6 miles of railroads; total of 132 miles of roads serve the residents of the Town of New Hartford. Of these, 21.5 miles are County roads, 28.7 miles of State roads and 82.7 miles of roads that are locally owned and maintained. Land Use: The Town contains 14.7% agricultural land use, 43% resid, 24% vacant and 7.3% commercial. This is the highest percentage of commercial land in the County. Soils: There are 13 major soil groups in the Town of New Hartford. Most of these are silt loams derived from glacial till or outwash. The Lima silt loam comprises the highest acreage of any other soil type with nearly 3000 acres. Lima soils are found on drumlins, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from limestone and calcareous shale. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 20 to 30 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low .Available water to a depth of 60 inches is low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically ,does not exceed 5 percent.
Water Resources: Approx. 500 acres of regulated wetlands. 10 dams; The entire town drains to the Mohawk via the Sauquoit, the Oriskany, Realls Creek and Crane Creek. However, the majority of the Town is drained by the Sauquoit and tributaries with over 13000 acres directed to this sub-watershed. There are approximately 4500 acres of mapped unconfined aquifer underlying various portions of the Town.
Mitigation Strategies: NH1: Grange Hill Road drainage improvement by installing properly sized culvert for outlet. Currently, approximately __ residences are directly affected by the flooding which occurs even during moderate events. NH2: Roberts Road Drainage Basin NH3: Install a generator at the Town Highway facility and the _____ facility in order to provide un-interrupted service and an emergency shelter to town residents displaced in a disaster. NH4: Address watershed management issues throughout the Mud Creek watershed. NH5: Address stabilization and capacity issues at three locations in the Town including ______. NH6: Address flooding at senior housing facility.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Richard Sherman, Highway Superintendent Municipal Office: 48 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY 13413 Phone: (315) 724-4300 Website: http://www.newhartfordtown.com/index.html
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Damage in the commercial area of New Hartford as a result of major flooding.
Town of Whitestown: General Overview: The Town of Whitestown is located in the near center of Oneida County. The Town is home to the Villages of Whitesboro and Oriskany. The population in Town of 18,677 resides in the 27.3 square mile area. The population density is 683 persons per square mile. Transportation: There are over 7 miles of active rail lines in the Town of Whitestown. The town is served by nearly 137 miles of roads. Of these, 28 miles are County owned and maintained. The State owns and maintains approximately 26 miles of roads including 4.6 miles of the NYS Thruway. The Town owns and maintains the remaining 82 miles of roads. Page 89 of 115
Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Land Use: The Town of Whitestown contains approximately 9% agricultural land use. The majority of the land use in the town is classified as vacant (36.9%). Nearly one third of the parcels are classified as residential. Nearly 5% of the land use is commercial but over 9% of the land use is classified as public services. These include things like water filtration and storage, wastewater treatment, and public utilities. Soils: Chadakoin silt loam, is found on drumlinoid ridges, hills, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from siltstone, sandstone, and smaller amounts of shale. Depth to a rootrestrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 43 inches during February, March, April. Organic matter content in the surface horizonis about 100 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. Kendaia silt loam, is found on drumlins, and till plains. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 13 inches during January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 3w. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent. Conesus silt loam, is found on hills, and till plains,and drumlinoid ridges. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from shale with varying components of limestone, sandstone, and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 30 to 50 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 21 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2w. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.
Water Resources: 1 dam; 5500 ac aquifers, 2600 acres wetlands including the Oriskany Flats; all drains to Mohawk via 5 sub-watersheds. Of these, the Sauquoit gets the most attention because the main channel flows through the Town's commercial district. However, this watershed only comprises 2500 acres in the Town. The Oriskany Creek watershed comprises over 7700 acres in the Town and also contains the main channel of the Oriskany. Other watersheds in the Town include Crane Creek, Wheelers Creek and the stream that drains the area known as the Oriskany Battlefield Monument. These three channels enter the Mohawk directly. Whitestown is an MS4 community.
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Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Sal Granato, Town Highway Superintendent Municipal Office: 8359 Clark Mills Road, Whitesboro, NY 13492 Phone: (315) 736-1131 Website: http://town.whitestown.ny.us/content
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Flooded Mohawk Street following the June 28th event.
City of Utica: General Overview: The City of Utica is the Oneida County seat and is located in the eastern portion of the County. The population in Utica is a virtual melting pot consisting of a variety of cultures and languages. The City is home to 62,235 residents which is approximately one-third of all residents in Oneida County. The City's population declined 12% between 1990 and 2000 but rose 3% between 2000 and 2010. With approximately 15% of the population is comprised of Seniors, and 8% of the population comprised of children under 5, approximately 23% of the population in Utica is vulnerable due to age. Nearly 30% of the population in Utica is living below the poverty level which is nearly twice the County average and more than twice the State and National averages. This is the second highest rate in the County behind the Village of Bridgewater. In addition, 11% of the population does not speak English well according to the 2010 Census data. Currently, 14.8% of the population was born outside of the US. Transportation: 12 miles of active rail road including Union Station. 3.5 miles of the thruway as well as NY 5, 8, 12, 790. There are ___ miles of roads in the City of Utica. Over 75% of the roads in the City are locally owned and maintained. Land Use: Land use in the City of Utica is 24% residential. The average age of homes in Utica is 74 years so lead toxicity is a large concern for children in these households. Over 13.5% of the homes in Utica are vacant which is higher than the State and National averages. Approximately 14% of the parcels in the City of Utica are classified as vacant land. Approximately 9% of the land use in the City is dedicated to commercial ventures. 10% of the land use in the City is dedicated to community services.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Soils: The majority of soils in the City of Utica have been altered from their original depositions. This includes fill soils, urban land and udorthents. The Alton-Urban land complex, occurs on 0 to 3 percent slopes and is described as follows: the Alton component is found on deltas, outwash plains, and terraces. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, derived mainly from acidic rocks, with some limestone below 40 inches. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60inches is low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2s. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 1 percent. Urban land is a soil type used to describe areas that have been too altered from their original state to correlate them with any particular soil group. The Urban land is a miscellaneous area. The Honeoye-Urban land complex occurs on 2 to 8 percent slopes. It is described as follows: The Honeoye component makes up 40 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 2 to 8 percent. This component is found on drumlins, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from limestone, dolomite, and calcareous shale, and from lesser amounts of sandstone and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 20 to 32 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soilis not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 72 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent. Urban Land associated with Honeoye and Cazenovia silt loams also occurs in the City of Utica. The slope of these soils is between 25 to 45 percent. These soils are described as follows: This component is on reworked lake plains, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till that contains limestone with an admixture of reddish lake-laid clays or reddish clay shale. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 7e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 3 percent.
Water Resources: 5 dams; 5.2 miles of canals including the Utica Harbor area; there are nearly 800 acres of wetlands including the Utica Marsh. All to the Mohawk with majority in Realls Creek with nearly 6000 acres draining to this watershed. The Crane Creek drains over 4000 acres and the Sauquoit Creek drains approximately 467 acres in the City. The main channel of the Mohawk and the Barge Canal flow through the northern portion of the City. The entire city is underlain by unconfined aquifers.
Mitigation Strategies: UT 1: Adopt “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design” (CPTED) for the City, detailing action plans for each neighborhood. UT 2: Adopt policies and regulations that foster healthy living as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control’s Healthy Communities Program. UT 3: Establish a new Community Park at the Kemble Street property study to understand how emergency services, particularly fire and EMS, could be shared with neighboring communities. Page 92 of 115
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Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Dave Short, City DPW Commissioner Municipal Office: 1 Kennedy Plaza, Utica, NY 13502 Phone: (315) 792-0100 Website: http://www.cityofutica.com/Home/
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Roosevelt Drive homes that are flooded in the April 2011 event. Photo from Utica OD.
Village of New York Mills: General Overview: The Village of New York Mills is located within the Towns of New Hartford and Whitestown. The population of 3327 resides in the 1.2 square mile municipality. Over 20% of the population is comprised of seniors. Transportation: 1.47 miles of railroads. Approximately 6 miles of roads.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Land Use: Approximately 38% of the land use in the Village of New York Mills is residential. The next highest category is 17.7% of the land that is used for commercial purposes. Approximately 11% of the land use is classified as vacant. Soils: The soils in the Village of New York Mills include 188 acres of the Honeoye-Urban land complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes is described as follows: The Honeoye component makes up 40 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 2 to 8 percent. This component is on drumlins, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from limestone, dolomite, and calcareous shale, and from lesser amounts of sandstone and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 20 to 32 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 72 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent. Urban land is a miscellaneous area. Lima gravelly silt loam is found on drumlins, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from limestone and calcareous shale. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 20 to 30 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is low. Shrink- swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent. Phelps silt loam is found on terraces and valley trains. The parent material consists of loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, containing significant amounts of limestone. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during January, February, March, April, May, December. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2w. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent.
Water Resources: The entire Village of New York Mills drains to the Sauquoit Creek Watershed. There are no dams or wetlands in the Village. All but the southeastern corner of the Village is underlain by unconfined aquifers. Over 150 acres on the eastern side of the Village are in the special flood hazard area which coincides with the Sauquoit Creek. This comprises 303 parcels of land in the village. Of these, 158 parcels are classified as residential and 48 parcels are classified as commercial.
Mitigation Strategies: NYM1: Consider stormwater management options to prevent further severe repetitive losses incurred in the Village. One possibility that was discussed involved retrofitting the dam on the Sauquoit upstream of the Village in the Town of Paris. However, as this would negatively affect the residents of Paris, the proposal did not rank highly.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Al Swierczek, Village Engineer Municipal Office: 1 Maple Street, New York Mills, NY 13417 Phone: 315-736-9212 Website: http://villageofnewyorkmills.org/content
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Village of Oriskany: General Overview: The Village of Oriskany is located in the Town of Whitestown just upstream of the mouth of the Oriskany where it outlets to the Mohawk. The Village is home to Transportation: 1.28 miles of rail lines from the CSX company. 1.5 miles of state routes including NY 69. Approx 5 miles of local roads. Land Use: There are 8.64 acres of agricultural land in the Village of Oriskany. The majority of the land use is dedicated to residential properties with approximately 30%. An additional 21% is classified as vacant land. Nearly 13% is classified as community services which includes schools. Soils: Chadakoin silt loam is found on drumlinoid ridges, hills,and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from siltstone, sandstone, and smaller amounts of shale. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 43 inches during February, March, April. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 100 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. Alton gravelly loam is found on deltas, outwash plains, and terraces. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, derived mainly from acidic rocks, with some limestone below 40 inches. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2s. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 1 percent.
Water Resources: The Village of Oriskany drains to the Mohawk River via the runoff from the Oriskany Monument and the Oriskany Creek. The floodzone in the Village includes 130 parcels of which 45 are residential and 16 are commercial. There are no dams and there are 50 acres of wetlands. Most of the Village is underlain by unconfined aquifers capable of yielding more than 100 gallons per minute.
Mitigation Strategies: Orisk1: Install dry fire hydrants in the Village Orisk2: Address persistent flooding by right-sizing infrastructure throughout the Village but especially on Utica Street near the school.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Donald Rothdiener, Mayor Municipal Office: 708 Utica Street, Oriskany, NY 13424 Phone: (315) 736-3512 Website: http://villageoforiskany.org/content
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles below the poverty line which is higher than the County and State averages. The population density is the second highest in the County at 3593 persons per square mile. Transportation: 1.6 mile of the CSX rr is located in the Village. This includes the CSX bridge that is frequently blocked on the Sauquoit Creek contributing to major flooding in the Village. Approx. 10 miles of village roads and 2.74 miles of State roads including .73 miles of the NYS Thruway. Land Use: The land use in the area is 37% residential, 15% commercial and 10% community services. Soils: Most of the soils in the Village of Whitesboro are comprised of fill soils that have altered the original depositions. The Alton-Urban land complex, occurs on 0 to 3 percent slopes and is described as follows: the Alton component is found on deltas, outwash plains, and terraces. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, derived mainly from acidic rocks, with some limestone below 40 inches. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60inches is low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2s. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 1 percent. Urban land is a soil type used to describe areas that have been too altered from their original state to correlate them with any particular soil group. The Urban land is a miscellaneous area. The Honeoye-Urban land complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes is described as follows: The Honeoye component makes up 40 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 2 to 8 percent. This component is on drumlins, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from limestone, dolomite, and calcareous shale, and from lesser amounts of sandstone and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 20 to 32 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 72 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent. Water Resources: The Village of Whitesboro drains entirely to the Mohawk via the Sauquoit Creek and Crane Creek. The Sauquoit Creek drains approximately 260 acres in the Village and much of the flooding in the Village is attributed to this watershed. There are 435 acres in the Crane Creek watershed. No dams. No wetlands. Small area of unconfined aquifer underlying the railroad tracks. The floodzone includes 422 parcels which includes 302 residential parcels, 39 commercial parcels and 8 community services parcels including Faxton Hospital Clinic and the Whitesboro School facilities.
Mitigation Strategies:
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Chuck Tritton, DPW Superintendent Municipal Office: 10 Mosely Street, Whitesboro, NY 13492 Phone: (315) 736-1613 Website: http://village.whitesboro.ny.us/content
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Mud in the driveway of Brainard as a result of the severe flooding in June of 2013.
Village of Yorkville: General Overview: The Village of Yorkville is located in the Town of Whitestown. The 0.7 square mile village is home to 2269 residents. The poverty rate of 20.9% is high relative to other communities in the County. The population density of 3241 persons per square mile is the third highest in the County. Transportation: 8 miles of local; 1.2 miles state, .76 miles of CSX rr; Land Use: 38% residential; 16% vacant; 13% commercial; floodzone comprises 95 parcels including 50 residential parcels, 7 commercial parcels 1 community service parcel and 3 public service parcels. Soils: The Honeoye-Urban land complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes is described as follows: The Honeoye component makes up 40 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 2 to 8 percent. This component is on drumlins, and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from limestone, dolomite, and calcareous shale, and from lesser amounts of sandstone and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 20 to 32 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 72 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent.
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Water Resources: No dams, no canals, all underlain by unconfined aquifer. All to the Mohawk via Crane Creek and the Sauquoit Creek Watershed via Mud Creek.
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Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Lawrence Felito, DPW Supervisor Municipal Office: 30 Sixth Street, Yorkville, NY 13495 Phone: (315) 736-9391 Website: http://villageofyorkvilleny.org/content
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Village of New Hartford: General Overview: The Village of New Hartford is located in the Town of New Hartford. The population of 1847 resides in the 0.6 square mile village. The population density of 2994 is the 5th highest in the County. Over 20% of the population is comprised of seniors. Transportation: approx 5 miles local roads; 1.6 miles state roads and 0,8 miles of the arterial CHECK THIS WITH 840. Land Use: 43% resid; 17% commercial and 11% community services; Soils: Urban land is a soil type used to describe areas that have been too altered from their original state to correlate them with any particular soil group. The Urban land is a miscellaneous area. Howard Gravelly Loam is found on on valley trains and terraces. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, containing significant amounts of limestone. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink- swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Page 98 of 115
Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2s. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 1 percent. Lansing Silt Loam is found on drumlinoid ridges, hills ,and till plains. The parent material consists of loamy till derived from shale, limestone, sandstone, and siltstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, densic material, is 32 to 60 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within40 inches, typically, does not exceed 2 percent.
Water Resources: The entire village drains to the Mohawk via the Sauquoit Creek and the Mud Creek. No dams; much of the village is underlain by an unconfined aquifer. No wetlands;
Mitigation Strategies: NH V1: Maintain and prevent sediment accumulation in the dam near the 840 cloverleaf.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Tim Hughes, DPW Superintendent Municipal Office: 48 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY 13413 Phone: (315) 732-1147 Website: http://villageofnewhartford.com/content
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Village of Clinton: General Overview: The Village of Clinton is located in the Town of Kirkland. The population of 1942 resides in the 0.6 square mile area . The population is comprised of 19.57% seniors. The population density of 3102 persons per square mile is the 4th highest in the County. Transportation: 1.7 miles state (12B); 7.7 local roads Land Use: 59.5% residential; 11% commercial; 64 acres in the flood zone and 196 parcels. Of these, 123 are residential; 29 are vacant, 16 are commercial, 2 are public services and 2 are the school district which is also an emergency shelter but has flooded severely on 2 occasions in the last 3 years. Soils: Howard Gravelly Loam is found on on valley trains and terraces. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, containing significant amounts of limestone. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2s. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 1 percent. Pittsfield Loam is found on hills, drumlinoid ridges and ,till plains. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Water Resources: All but 30 acres drain to the Oriskany. 30 acres drain to the Sauquoit; no dams; no wetlands; western portion of village is underlain by unconfined aquifer.
Mitigation Strategies: Clinton 1: Address flooding at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, a critical facility. Clinton 2: Install Generator at the Water Supply Plant #2. Clinton 3: Address streambank erosion and stream stabilization in the Sherman Brook. Clinton 4: Address streambank erosion and stormwater management in St. Mary's Brook. Clinton 5: Address stormwater management throughout the Village and identify areas where green infrastructure, storage and other methods of control would be appropriate.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Jon Scott, Town of Kirkland Highway Superintendent Municipal Office: 100 North Park Row, Clinton, NY 13323 Phone: (315) 853-5231 Website: http://village.clinton.ny.us/content/
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f) Western Regional Profiles
The Western Region of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee is comprised of the following municipalities: Village of Oneida Castle City of Rome City of Sherrill Town of Vernon Village of Vernon Town of Verona Town of Westmoreland:
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Regional Map C: New Parcels since 2007 in the Western Region
This region was hard hit in the severe storms of 2013. The Oneida Creek that borders the Towns of Vernon and Verona as well as the City of Sherrill and the Village of Oneida Castle rose 17 feet in the June 28, 2013 event causing major damages throughout the region.
Town of Vernon: General Overview: The Town of Vernon is located in the southwestern portion of Oneida County. The Town includes the City of Sherrill and the Village of Vernon as well as the Village of Oneida Castle. Over 5400 residents live in the 37.8 square mile community. The population density in the Town of Vernon is 143 persons per square mile. Major flooding damages affected the Town of Vernon in the Summer of 2013. Transportation: Of the 92 miles of roads that serve the residents of the Town of Vernon, 22 miles are County owned, 21 miles are State Roads including NY 26, 31 and Route 5. The remaining 47 miles of roads are owned and maintained by the Town of Vernon. Land Use: Vernon is a traditionally agricultural municipality and remains 56% agricultural. However, there are increasing pockets of residential and commercial development within the Town. Residential parcels comprise 26% of the landscape and vacant parcels comprise 14% of the Town.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Unlike other communities, the percent of forested land is quite low at less than 0.3% of the entire land use. Soils: Soils in the Town of Vernon are mostly Cazenovia Silt Loam and Lima Silt Loam. Cazenovia soils are found on till plains and reworked lake plains. The parent material consists of loamy till that contains limestone with an admixture of reddish lake-laid clays or reddish clayshale. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Productivity in this soil tends to be high but could be limited by erosivity. Lima silt loam is found on till plains and drumlins. The parent material consists of loamy till derived mainly from limestone and calcareous shale. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during March, April, May. Lima soils tend to be productive but could be limited by wetness. Water Resources: There are over 2200 acres of regulated wetlands in the Town of Vernon. The majority of the landscape drains to the Great Lakes Basin via the Sconondoa Creek, Taylor Creek, Stony Creek and Wood Creek. Approximately 5600 acres of the town drain to the Mohawk Basin via the Oriskany Creek, Deans Creek and Wheeler's Creek. There are 7 dams in or near the Town of Vernon (including 3 in Sherrill) that would affect residents should failure occur. Unconfined aquifers occur as a large block in the eastern portion of the Town as well as along the western border paralleling the Oneida Creek.
Mitigation Strategies: Vern1: Acquire the Dickson Trailer Park Property to prevent future flooding damages to vulnerable and low income residents. Vern 2a and 2b: Stabilization of erosion and removal of woody debris blockages in the Sconondoa Creek; Vern 3: Repair and/or upgrade the culvert on Skinner Road on the tributary to Deans Creek.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: John Peters, Resident Municipal Office: 4305 Peterboro Road, Vernon, NY 13476 Phone: (315) 829-2422 Website: http://townofvernon.com/
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Streambank erosion on the Sconondoa Creek in Vernon.
Town of Verona: General Overview: The Town of Verona is a relatively large town in the western portion of Oneida County. Verona has the fourth largest land area of all of the towns in the County. The Town borders Oneida Lake and the Oneida Creek. There are no villages in the Town of Verona. Much of the landscape is quite flat as it is part of the plain created by former glacial lake Iroquois. Oneida Lake is a remnant of Lake Iroquois. Oneida Lake is the largest inland lake in New York State. The Verona Beach State Park is located along the shores of Oneida Lake in the Town of Verona. The 6293 reside in the 69.2 square mile township. The population density is 90.9 persons per square mile. Transportation: There are 183 miles of roads that serve the residents of Verona. Of these, 35 miles are County roads, 97 miles are owned and maintained by the Town and 50 miles are State owned and maintained. The State roads include NY 365, NY31, NY 46 and the Thruway. There are 7 miles of active rail road in the Town of Verona. These tracks are operated by the CSX company. Land Use: Verona has a large percentage of the Oneida Nation land within its boundaries. These lands are part of the Sovereign Nation and they are owned and maintained by the Oneidas. These properties comprise 20% of the Town's area and the land is used for both commercial and agricultural uses. Agricultural land uses comprise approximately 33% of the Town's land base. An additional 23% is used for residential development and 15% remains vacant. Soils: The predominant soil types found in Verona include Appleton silt loam (over 7300 acres) and Lima Silt Loam (over 6100 acres). There are also over 2700 acres of Lamson loamy sand. Appleton silt loam is found on till plains and drumlins. The parent material consists of calcareous Page 106 of 115
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Water Resources: Just over 9 miles of the NYS Barge Canal are located in the northern portion of the Town of Verona. There are 17000 acres of NYS regulated wetlands in the Town of Verona, much higher than most of the other municipalities in Oneida County. The Town of Verona's land drains entirely to the Great Lakes Basin via the Oneida Creek and Wood Creek and their tributaries. There are no mapped unconfined aquifers in the Town of Verona. There are 3 dams in the Town of Verona that could affect residents should failure occur. Floodzones! Flooding, severe storms, Mitigation Strategies: Verona1: Right size the Hartman Road culvert to prevent future flooding damages. Verona 2: Implement the Sewer Extension Project. Verona 3: Install dry fire hydrant at New London site.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Scott Musacchio, Councilman Municipal Office: 6600 Germany Road, Verona, NY 13478 Phone: 315-363-6799 Website: http://townverona.org/content/
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Town of Westmoreland: General Overview: The Town of Westmoreland is located in the western portion of Oneida County. A largely rural township, Westmoreland borders the City of Rome and the Towns of Whitestown and Kirkland where residential and commercial development are becoming more prevalent. Westmoreland's population of 6138 resides in the 43.1 square mile township. The population density is 142.3 persons per square mile. Transportation: Of the 121 miles of roads that serve the Town of Westmoreland, 38 miles are County roads, 33.5 are state roads including NY 5, 26, 233 and the NYS Thruway. There are no rail lines or canals in the Town of Westmoreland. Land Use: The land use in the Town of Westmoreland remains rural with 40% of the land's parcels classified as agricultural. Residential land uses account for 33% of the parcels and 22% of the land is vacant. Soils: The predominant soils in the Town of Westmoreland are Kendaia silt loams which are known for hydric inclusions and wet conditions. These account for over 9700 acres of land in the Town. Lima silt loam accounts for over 5400 acres of land in the town. Kendaia silt loam is found on drumlins and till plains. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy till. The natural drainage class issomewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 13 inchesduring January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. These soils can be productive but Page 107 of 115
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Water Resources: The majority of the town of Westmoreland drains to the Mohawk River Basin via the Oriskany Creek, Deans Creek and Wheeler Creek. These watersheds account for over 25000 acres in the Town. The remaining land drains to the Great Lakes Basin via Wood Creek and its tributaries. There is a large unconfined aquifer mapped through most of the central portion of the town. There are 11 dams in and near Westmoreland that could affect residents should failure occur. The Town of Westmoreland has over 4200 acres of State regulated wetlands.
Mitigation Strategies:
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Greg Sydoriw, Town Supervisor Municipal Office: 100 Station Road, Westmoreland, NY 13490 Phone: (315) 853-8001 Website: http://town.westmoreland.ny.us/content
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Berkshire Drive in the Town of Westmoreland where 5 homes were acquired using FEMA funding.
City of Sherrill: General Overview: The City of Sherrill is the smallest city in the State of New York. The population of 3071 resides in the 2.3 square mile City. The population density is 1328 persons per square mile. Taylor Creek passes through the Center of the City.
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles Transportation: There are approximately 10 miles of local roads and streets owned and maintained by the City. In addition, NY 5 also traverses through the City. There are no active rail lines or canals in the City. Land Use: The land use in the City of Sherrill is predominantly residential with 32% of the land area used for homes. However, 14% of the City's land is dedicated to agriculture with 2 large parcels under production. Approximately 11% of the land in Sherrill is classified as vacant. Commercial land uses comprise 8% of the land and recreational land uses comprise an additional 6%. Soils: The predominant soils in the City of Sherrill include Honeoye and Wakeville. Cazenovia soils are found on till plains and reworked lake plains. The parent material consists of loamy till that contains limestone with an admixture of reddish lake-laid clays or reddish clayshale. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Productivity in this soil tends to be high but could be limited by erosivity. Wakeville silt loam is occasionally flooded. Slopes are 0 to 3 percent. This component is found on flood plains. The parent material consists of silty alluvium washed from areas of glacial drift derived mainly from shale, siltstone, and sandstone, with some limestone. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 15 inches during January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December. Like other soils in the area, the productivity of this soil is limited by wetness.
Water Resources: The City of Sherrill drains entirely to the Oneida Creek via the Sconondoa Creek and Taylor Creek. Oneida Creek is a tributary of Oneida Lake and part of the Great Lakes Basin. There are 3 dams in the City that could affect residents should failure occur. There are approximately 25 acres of regulated wetlands in the City of Sherrill along the northwestern boundary. An unconfined aquifer parallels the Oneida Creek along Sherrill's western boundary formed by the Creek. Flooding Mitigation Strategies: Sherrill1: Repair stormwater management system where pipe failure has occurred. Sherrill2: Stabilize eroding dam in the City damaged by the June storm events. Sherrill3: Work with local landowners and partnering agencies to identify and remove debris jams in the Sconondoa and Taylor Creeks.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Robert Comis, City Manager Municipal Office: 377 Sherrill Road, Sherrill, NY 13461 Phone: (315) 363-2440 Website: http://www.sherrillny.org
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Sherrill's stormwater sewer pipe has failed at the outlet.
City of Rome: General Overview: The City of Rome has a population of 33725 residents and is located in Oneida County near the geographic center of New York State. Rome is the second largest municipality in the County in terms of land area. The population density of persons per square mile is 451 which is only 24th in Oneida County. This is due to the large rural areas outside of the urban portions of the City. Between 1990 and 2000, the population in Rome plummeted by 21% as a result of the loss of the Griffiss Air Force Base. Between 2000 and 2010, the population loss was 4%. According to the 2010 Census, 23% of Rome's population is either under the age of 5 or over the age of 65. Approximately 16% live below the poverty level which is slightly higher than the Oneida County average. Approximately 3% of the population does not speak English well.
The City of Rome is served by Rome Memorial Hospital, a community hospital that specializes in quality care and critical services. From 24-hour emergency care to routine testing and screenings for early detection, Rome Memorial Hospital is committed to providing quality care for our region. Rome Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital that provides traditional hospital inpatient services and a broad range of diagnostic and treatment services. In addition to emergency units and diagnostic treatment services the hospital also features: • An 80-bed Residential Health Care Facility;
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles • Two specialty inpatient units for acute-physical medicine & rehabilitation and senior behavioral health care • A regionally acclaimed maternity unit • Intensive Care, Surgical and Cardiac units • Ambulatory (Same-day) Surgery • Cancer Treatment (Radiation Therapy) at Mohawk Valley Radiation Medicine, • Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy • A Sleep Disorders Center • Stroke Therapy • Substance Abuse Counseling The Rome City School District also offers pre-K and early intervention services. The City of Rome also is home to Rome Catholic School, operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, which offers educational opportunities for children from pre-school through Grade 12. One of two campuses for the New York State School for the Deaf is also located in Rome. The New York State School for the Deaf offers a wide array of opportunities and experiences for children who are deaf or hearing impaired. While many NYSSD students reside in the school’s dormitories; many families also move to the area and their children are transported to and from the school daily. Transportation: The City of Rome is served by approximately 20 miles of County roads, approximately 35 miles of State Roads including NY 46 (Black River Boulevard), NY 69, NY 26 and NY 49 and NY 365. The remaining mileage is comprised of roads owned and maintained by the City of Rome. Approximately 8 miles of the Erie/Barge canal is located within the City of Rome. Approximately 15 miles of rail lines are also located in the City of Rome. These are part of the CSX system. Land Use: The land use in the City of Rome consists of a fair amount of agricultural and vacant land (16% and 30% respectively). Approximately 20% of the land use is dedicated to residential development and just under 5% is dedicated to commercial operations. Over 10% of Rome's land is considered Wild and Forested and this includes the famed Rome Sand Plains. The Rome Sand Plains occupy 16000 acres in the City of Rome and are a biological rarity as one of the Nation's only Pine barrens. This natural resource treasure consists of high sand dunes and low peat bogs, along with pine barrens and hardwood forests, meadows and wetlands. The sand plains are a favorite visiting location for nature lovers from all over. The unique bird life, butterflies and plants make it a field trip stop for high school and college classes, birdwatching groups and other outdoor enthusiasts. DEC began purchasing lands in at the Sand Plains in the 1980's, working with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to acquire and protect critical parcels. In addition to individual parcels owned by DEC and TNC, the Izaak Walton League, Oneida County and the City of Rome also own property in the Sand Plains. These five organizations own approximately 4000 acres within the Sand Plains. More information about the Sand Plains can be found on DEC's website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/8080.html.
Soils: The predominant soils in the City include over 5800 acres of Windsor loamy fine sand which is found on outwash plains, deltas and ,terraces. The parent material consists of sandy glaciofluvial or deltaic deposits. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60inches is low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 3 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 3s. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The City has nearly 5000 acres of Alton gravelly loam which is found on terraces, outwash plains, deltas. The parent material consists of gravelly loamy glaciofluvial deposits over sandy and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits, derived mainly from acidic rocks, with some limestone below 40 inches. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. Water movement in the most
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Water Resources: There are 8 dams located in or near the City of Rome that could affect residents should failure occur. The City of Rome contains over 14700 acres of wetlands and a good portion of this coincides with the Rome Sand Plains in the western portion of the City. In terms of groundwater resources, much of the eastern half of the City is underlain by an unconfined aquifer. The City of Rome contains the dividing line between water that flows west to the Great Lakes and water that flows east and south to the Mohawk. Approximately 26 square miles on the eastern half of the City drain to the Mohawk River Basin. The remainder of the City drains to the Oneida Lake and Great Lakes Basin via the Wood Creek. The City of Rome contains over 9000 acres of floodzone. Within that area are 1337 parcels. These include a very small portion of a mobile home park, 3 schools and 2 Special Education schools and 1 wastewater treatment plant facility.
Mitigation Strategies: Rome1: Install communication tower in west Rome for better reception of emergency vehicles and public operations. Rome2: Identify and address infiltration and inflow into sanitary sewer collection system Rome3: Consolidation of police operations and evidence storage Rome4: Address localized stormwater management problems in south Rome Rome5: Address regional approach to the supply of public water to surrounding areas in need.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Frank Tallarino, DPW Commissioner Municipal Office: Phone: Website:
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles General Overview: The Village of Vernon is located within the Town of Vernon. The 1172 residents of Vernon occupy the 0.9 square mile village. The population density is 1239 persons per square mile. Transportation: NY 5 and 31 intersect in the Village of Vernon. The remaining 3 miles of roads are owned and maintained by the Village of Vernon. Land Use: The majority of land use in the Village of Vernon is residential at 26%. However, approximately 24% of the land use is classified as vacant. An additional 20% is commercial property. The Village is home to a portion of Vernon Downs, a local horse race track as well as the Hood milk processing plant and Burton livestock, an agricultural livestock auction facility.
Soils: The majority of the soils in the Village of Vernon include the Cazenovia Silt Loam. Cazenovia soils are found on till plains and reworked lake plains. The parent material consists of loamy till that contains limestone with an admixture of reddish lake-laid clays or reddish clayshale. The natural drainage class is moderately well drained. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Productivity in this soil tends to be high but could be limited by erosivity. Water Resources: The entire village of Vernon drains to the Great Lakes Basin. Most of this is via the Sconondoa Creek which enters the Oneida Creek and then Oneida Lake. The floodzone in the Village follows the Sconondoa Creek through the center of the municipality. The extreme northern portion of the village drains to Stony Creek which is a tributary of Wood Creek. There are no dams in the Village of Vernon. There are approximately 30 acres in the northeastern section of the Village that are regulated NYS wetlands. The southeastern corner of the village has a mapped unconsolidated aquifer that has a potential yield of up to 500 gallons per minute.
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Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Jody Thieme, Codes Officer Municipal Office: 8 Ruth Street, Vernon, NY 13476 Phone: (315) 829-2777 Website: http://www.villageofvernonny.org/contactus.html
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Village of Oneida Castle: General Overview: The Village of Oneida Castle has a population of 625 people in the 0.5 square mile area. Approximately 20% of the population in Oneida Castle is comprised of seniors. Transportation: There are 1.37 miles of state roads located in the Village of Oneida Castle. In addition, there are approximately 2 miles of roads that are owned and maintained by the municipality. Land Use: Nearly half of the land in Oneida Castle is dedicated to residential use. However, there are still 22 acres of active farmland and 10 acres of woodland. Vacant land comprises 19% of the property in the Village of Oneida Castle. Soils: Nearly half of the soils in the Village are classified as Arkport fine sandy loam. These soils are found on deltas on lake plains. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial or deltaic deposits with a high content of fine and very fine sand. The natural drainage class is well drained. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. These soils can be very productive and suitable for building by may be shallow. Wakeville silt loam is occasionally flooded. Slopes are 0 to 3 percent. This component is found on flood plains. The parent material consists of silty alluvium washed from areas of glacial drift derived mainly from shale, siltstone, and sandstone, with some limestone. The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. Water movement in
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles the most restrictive layer is moderately high. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 15 inches during January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December. Like other soils in the area, the productivity of this soil is limited by wetness. Water Resources: The southern portion of the Village is underlain by an unconfined aquifer capable of yielding 100 gallons per minute. There are no dams in the Village. There are approximately 60 acres of wetlands located in the Village. The western border of the Village is bordered by the Oneida Creek. The entire Village drains to the Oneida Creek via the Taylor Creek and the Sconondoa Creek.
Mitigation Strategies: One Cas1: Complete conversion from Firehouse to Village Hall and make accessible as a disaster shelter. One Cas2: Connect residents to sewer line from Oneida.
Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: John Deschamps Jr. Municipal Office: 83 W. Eighth St., Oneida Castle, NY 13421 Phone: (315) 363-2338 Website: none
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g) Oneida County Community Profile: Please see Part II, Organization of Resources for information about 2010 Census Data, Land Uses, Soils information and Water Resources.
Mitigation Strategies: OC1: Install communications towers to improve the 911 system. OC2: Work with local partners including Cornell Cooperative Extension, USDA agencies and the SWCD to complete an Agricultural Vulnerability Study in order to mitigate hazards such as ice storms, drought, infestation, blight and utility failures. OC3: Communications Tower System monitoring upgrades. OC4: Upgrade Land Mobile Radios OC5: Improve outreach for disaster preparedness especially among vulnerable populations. OC6: Obtain funding to ensure that seniors in rural areas are able to receive hot Meals on Wheels and a personal visit for an informal wellness check. These wellness checks have saved many lives of isolated seniors who are disabled and living in rural areas. OC7: Initiate a 211 System in the County to assist with human services related questions. This system is available in nearly every other County state-wide and would be beneficial to the County's residents. http://www.211ny.com/index.html. OC8: Upgrade County DPW equipment and purchase an excavator to expedite removal of blockages at culverts and bridges during a storm event. OC9: "B'Ready Family" Flu Commercials OC10: "B'Ready Family" Disaster Preparedness Commercials OC11: Translation of Medical/Preparedness Materials on Hardcopy for languages in the County OC12: Sponsor a Mass Fatality Workshop OC13: Food Safety, Mold Abatement and Mosquito Control Commercials OC14: Extreme Temperature PSAs (Hot and Cold) OC15: Updating and Distribution of Oneida County Disaster Preparedness Guide (All Hazards Guide)
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Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 10/29/2013 4:43 PM Part IIIB: Regional Profiles OC16: Planned Community Engagement and Outreach Disaster Preparedness Presentations in 2014 to Individuals with Functional Needs (Physical, Sensory, and Cultural and Language Barriers) OC17: Address flooding at critical facilities including wastewater treatment plants that are frequently inundated by the Mohawk River and the Sauquoit Creek pumping station where frequent backups occur due to flooding in the Sauquoit. OC18: Work with appropriate local partners to provide education and outreach about the new floodzone maps and their affect on residents throughout the County. Try to foster an understanding of appropriate building practices in floodzones as well as the types of assistance one can expect should flooding occur. OC19: Work with producers to plant a diversity of crops to combat disease and droughty conditions.
Oneida County Hazard Mitigation Contact Information: Planning Committee Contact: Gerald Pedersen of the Oneida County Emergency Services office was the primary contact for the HMPC for Oneida County. However, it is important to note that Oneida County was represented by competent and dedicated staff of multiple agencies including o Water Pollution and Control (Steve DeVan), o the Department of Health (Lisa Worden) o the Soil and Water Conservation District (Kevin Lewis), o the Department of Public Works (Mark Laramie) o Cornell Cooperative Extension (Jeff Miller, Caroline Williams, Mary Wrege, Lynette Kay, Jim Manning), and o The County Planning Office (Kristen Campbell, Jeff Quackenbush).
Emergency Services Office: 120 Base Road, Oriskany, NY 13424 Phone: (315) 765-2527 Website: http://ocgov.net/E911
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